Is SW19 8DB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

333 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW19 8DB. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
89
Violence & sexual offences
83
Vehicle crime
43
Other theft
34
Shoplifting
27
Burglary
15
Public order
14
Drugs
12

House prices

£612,681

Average price in Merton (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 0.5% year on year.

Terraced
£682,340
Semi-detached
£942,628
Detached
£2,258,176
Flat / maisonette
£405,380

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SW19 8DB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SW19 8DB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW19 8DB on Check Food Hygiene

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