Merton · London
In short: In 2026, the average home in Raynes Park (Merton) costs about £645k to buy or £1850/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 46 minutes to central London. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Raynes Park sits in the comfortable middle - enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track.
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Day to day, Raynes Park gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, churches, a big park and a pool or leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Raynes Park tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £645k - 17% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £1850 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £130k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Raynes Park scores 9/10 for safety, 9/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £645k on average to buy (17% above the London average) and roughly £1850 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £130k with a 10% deposit.
Raynes Park scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 46 minutes.