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Morden vs Wimbledon

Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.

Morden - average to buy
£500k
Wimbledon - average to buy
£615k
Morden - 2-bed rent
£1,600/mo
Wimbledon - 2-bed rent
£2,150/mo

Score by score

CriterionMordenWimbledon
Safety5.9/106/10
Schools7/109/10
Parks & green space8/109/10
Transport7/108/10
Diversity & inclusion7/106/10
LGBTQ+ friendly5/107/10
Buzz & nightlife3/106/10
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The short answer

Morden is the cheaper of the two - roughly £500k against £615k, about 23% less. Over a 25-year mortgage that gap is the single biggest practical difference between them.

Wimbledon scores clearly better on schools - 9/10 against 7/10.

Wimbledon scores clearly better on lgbtq+ friendly - 7/10 against 5/10.

Wimbledon scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 6/10 against 3/10.

Who each one suits

If you're...Lean towardsBecause
Families with school-age childrenWimbledonstronger combination of school and green-space scores
Young professionalsWimbledonmore going on in the evening and better connections
First-time buyersMordenbetter price-to-transport trade-off
Anyone wanting a quieter lifeMordencalmer, greener and lower-crime scoring

Common questions

Is Morden or Wimbledon cheaper?

Morden is cheaper on average. Morden runs about £500k to buy and £1,600/mo to rent a two-bed; Wimbledon is around £615k and £2,150/mo.

Is Morden or Wimbledon better for families?

Wimbledon scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Morden scores 7/10 for schools and 8/10 for parks; Wimbledon scores 9/10 and 9/10.

Which has better transport, Morden or Wimbledon?

Morden scores 7/10 for transport and Wimbledon scores 8/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.

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