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Merton - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Merton

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

C

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

Council	Cherwell
Crime Rate	✓average
Vibe	😴 Sleepy

Is Merton right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Merton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Merton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Fencott

village

1.6 km away

Charlton-on-Otmoor

village

2.1 km away

Wendlebury

village

2.5 km away

Ambrosden

village

3.4 km away

Oddington

village

3.6 km away

Arncott

village

3.6 km away

Fencott

village

1.6 km away

Charlton-on-Otmoor

village

2.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Bicester Village

Train

motorway

J9M40

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

1 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good

Whitelands Academy

Good

St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Good

Five Acres Primary School

Good

Langford Village Community Primary School

Good

Merton House Prices

The average house price in Merton is £466,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Merton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Merton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£466,500

Detached house prices

£590,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£279,950

Semi-detached house prices

£422,500

Terraced house prices

£367,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merton a nice place to live?

Yes, Merton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Oxfordshire. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Merton?

Merton has a low crime rate of 53.0 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Merton?

Merton has 1 school nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Whitelands Academy, St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School.

What are the demographics of Merton?

The majority of residents in Merton identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).