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Life in Merton
Wondering what makes Merton such an appealing part of London to live in? Or maybe you’re planning a move to Merton and want to know more? Our local guide gives you the full picture — from open parks and community schools to shops, restaurants, pubs, and excellent transport links.
Merton has built a reputation for its welcoming feel, attractive streets, and vibrant mix of people. It’s a part of London where neighbours connect, families settle with ease, and young professionals enjoy the perfect mix of convenience and character.
Whether your goal is to buy your first property, rent a modern apartment, or make a smart investment, Merton offers something for everyone. With a blend of historic homes, stylish new builds, and constant demand from Londoners who want both lifestyle and location, it’s easy to see why Merton is in such high demand.
Blending heritage with modern living, Merton delivers a lifestyle that’s both authentic and contemporary. Choosing to live in Merton isn’t just about a postcode — it’s about being part of a thriving London community.
Things to do in Merton
Explore the highlights, hidden spots, and must-visit places across Merton
Hyde Park
4.7 London
Harrods
4.4 87-135 Brompton Road, London
Science Museum
4.6 Exhibition Road, London
Victoria and Albert Museum
4.7 Cromwell Road, London
Westfield London
4.5 Ariel Way, London
Royal Albert Hall
4.8 Kensington Gore, London
Natural History Museum
4.7 Cromwell Road, London
Kensington Palace
4.5 Kensington Gardens, London
Kensington Gardens
4.7 London
Richmond Park
4.8 Richmond
Hampton Court Palace
4.7 Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey
Battersea Power Station
4.6 Circus Road West, London
Battersea Park
4.7 London
Tate Britain
4.7 Millbank, London
Holland Park
4.7 London
Crystal Palace Park
4.5 Thicket Road, London
the Design Museum
4.4 224-238 Kensington High Street, London
Whitgift Centre
3.6 North End, Croydon
The Bentall Centre
4.3 Bentalls Shopping Centre, Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
Centrale Shopping Centre
4 21 North End, Croydon
Saatchi Gallery
4.5 Duke of York's HQ, King's Rd, Chelsea, London
Southside Shopping Centre
4.2 Wandsworth High Street, London
Brockwell Park
4.6 Brockwell Park, Brockwell Park Gardens, London
Cardinal Place
4.3 Victoria Street, London
Livat Hammersmith
3.9 King Street, London
National Trust - Morden Hall Park
4.6 Morden Hall Road, London, Morden
W12 Shopping
4 Shepherd's Bush Green, London
Victoria Place
4.1 115 Buckingham Palace Road, London
Wimbledon Quarter
4 4 Queen's Road, London
Wetherspoons (Victoria Station)
3.8 Unit 5 (1st Floor, above WHSmith), Victoria, Bermondsey Exchange, Station Concourse, London
Eden Walk Shopping
4.1 Centre Management, Eden Walk, Kingston upon Thames
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
4.5 Buckingham Palace, London
Duke of York Square
4.5 80 King's Road, London
Bluebird Chelsea
4.3 350 King's Road, London
Ravenscourt Park
4.5 Paddenswick Road, London
Tandem Centre
4.2 High Street Colliers Wood, London
ODEON Wimbledon
4.1 39 The Broadway, The Crescent, London
Vue Cinema Croydon - Purley Way
4.1 Valley Park Leisure Centre, Croydon
WWT London Wetland Centre
4.6 Queen Elizabeth Walk, London
Bishops Park
4.6 Bishop's Avenue, London
Ham House and Garden
4.5 Ham Street, Ham, Richmond
ODEON Kingston
4.2 The Rotunda, Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames
Pembroke Lodge
4.6 Richmond Park, Richmond
Cineworld Wandsworth
4.3 Wandsworth High Street, London
National Army Museum
4.5 Royal Hospital Road, London
ODEON Streatham
3.7 47-49 Streatham High Road, London
Omniplex Cinema Sutton
4.4 St. Nicholas Shopping Centre, Saint Nicholas Way, Sutton
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
4.3 Battersea Park, London
Fenwick Kingston
4.4 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
Vue Cinema Croydon - Croydon Grants
3.8 Grants Entertainment Centre, Croydon
Rotunda
4.2 The Rotunda, Clarence Street, London
Chelsea Physic Garden
4.6 66 Royal Hospital Road, London
Serpentine Gallery
4.4 London
Ivybridge Retail Park
4 402 Summerwood Road, Isleworth
Fulham Palace
4.5 Bishop's Avenue, London
Riverside Studios
4.6 101 Queen Caroline Street, London
The Clapham Grand
4.3 The Clapham Grand, 21-25, Saint John's Hill, London
Vue Cinema London - Fulham Broadway
4.2 Fulham Broadway Centre, Retail Centre, London
Clapham Picturehouse
4.4 76 Venn Street, London
Leighton House
4.6 12 Holland Park Road, London
Syon House
4.6 Syon Park, Brentford
Vue Cinema London - Shepherd's bush
3.9 West 12, Shopping Centre, London
ODEON Luxe Putney
4.4 26 Putney High Street, London
Lost Society
4.2 339 Battersea Park Road, London
Tooting Bec Lido
4.4 Tooting Bec Road, London
Jurassic Encounter Adventure Golf
4.5 World of Golf, Beverley Way, New Malden
Asda Clapham Junction Superstore
3.7 204 Lavender Hill, London
Olympic Studios
4.5 Olympic Studios, Church Road, London
Morleys Brixton
4.1 472-488 Brixton Road, London
ODEON Richmond
3.6 72 Hill Street, Richmond
Chiswick House & Gardens Trust
4.6 Chiswick House, London
Holy Trinity Brompton
4.8 Holy Trinity Brompton, Brompton Road, London
Dukes Meadows Golf, Tennis & Ski
4.3 Dan Mason Drive, London
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
4.6 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham
Tooting Leisure Centre
3.8 Greaves Place, London
Dulwich Picture Gallery
4.5 London
Bomber Command Memorial
4.7 The Green Park, along, Piccadilly, London
Cine Lumiere
4.6 17 Queensberry Place, London
Science Museum Shop
4.4 64 Exhibition Road, London
Brook Green
4.4 Brook Green, London
The Gate Picturehouse
4.5 87 Notting Hill Gate, London
The Hummingbird Bakery - South Kensington
4 47 Old Brompton Road, London
Sambourne House
4.6 18 Stafford Terrace, London
Stockwell Skate Park
4.5 Stockwell Skate Park, Stockwell Road, London
COLDHARBOUR BLUE
4.5 259-260 Hardess Street, Loughborough Junction, London
Curzon Richmond
4.4 3 Water Lane, Richmond
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
4.5 Lots Road, London
The National Archives
4.5 Bessant Drive, Richmond
West Norwood Library
4.4 1-5 Norwood High Street, London
National Trust - Carlyle's House
4.6 24 Cheyne Row, London
The Wooden Floor Specialists
4.6 The Gallery, 269 Cavendish Road, London
Roca London Gallery
4.6 Station Court, Townmead Road, London
The Map House
4.6 54 Beauchamp Place, London
Crosby Moran Hall
4.6 Cheyne Walk, London
Crown Inn
4 407 London Road, Mitcham
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2.6 3 Mitcham Road, Croydon
La Galleria
4.6 298 Garratt Lane, London
Beddington Farmlands
4.2 Mile Road, Croydon, Wallington
Machine Gun Corps Memorial
4.3 4 Duke of Wellington Place, London
Matt's Gallery
4.8 6 Charles Clowes Walk, London
Clarendon Fine Art Kingston Bentalls
4.1 4 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames
Dana Research Centre and Library
4.2 165 Queen's Gate, London
The Sunday Painter
4.5 117-119 South Lambeth Road, London
The Russell Gallery
4.7 12 Lower Richmond Road, London
Jonathan Cooper
5 20 Park Walk, London
International Commission On Zoological Nomenclature
4.9 Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London
Institute of International Visual Arts
5 16 John Islip Street, London
Quantum Contemporary Art
5 87 Warriner Gardens, London
Mouse House
4.8 Battersea, London
The Architecture Foundation
5 Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London
Ruskin Park Wildlife Garden and Pond
3 Ruskin Park, LondonWhat’s daily life like in Merton?
Choosing to live in Merton means enjoying the best of London without giving up community spirit. From leafy parks and family-friendly schools to cosy pubs and independent businesses, Merton delivers something for every stage of life.
With reliable transport links and a lively, close-knit community, Merton keeps growing as one of London’s most attractive options. People don’t just move to Merton for a home — they move here to be part of a neighbourhood.
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Merton London Borough Council
Merton London Borough Council, which styles itself Merton Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Merton in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in London. The council has been under Labour majority control since 2014. The council is based at Merton Civic Centre in Morden.
London Borough of Merton
The London Borough of Merton is a London borough in London, England. The borough was formed under the London Government Act 1963 in 1965 by the merger of the Municipal Borough of Mitcham, the Municipal Borough of Wimbledon and the Merton and Morden Urban District, all formerly within Surrey.
Merton Priory
Merton Priory was an English Augustinian priory founded in 1114 by Gilbert Norman, Sheriff of Surrey under King Henry I (1100–1135). It was situated within the manor of Merton in the county of Surrey, in what is today the Colliers Wood area in the London Borough of Merton.
Merton Park
Merton Park is an area in London Borough of Merton. Bordering areas are Colliers Wood, Morden, South Wimbledon and Raynes Park. It is 7.25 miles (11.67 km) southwest of Charing Cross. It lies 2.8 miles (4.5 km) east of Kingston upon Thames, 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Mitcham and 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Sutton.
