School Catchments and House Prices in Morden
In the Morden area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Morden area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Morden school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £500,000 and a detached home averages £575,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Morden area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Morden.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Morden numbers
The schools families ask about here are Morden Primary School, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Hillcross Primary School, Malmesbury Primary School and Aragon Primary School. 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Morden to Bank takes about 30 min.
By price, Morden ranks 243 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £500,000 against a county average of £732,469. Band D council tax here is £2,141, against an average of £2,121 across the county locations we cover.
How Morden scores for different buyers
Morden is a well-connected, comparatively affordable suburban district on the Wandle.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Morden property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Good local primaries (Morden Primary and St Teresa's Catholic are Good; Hillcross, Malmesbury and Aragon are strong recent-inspection schools), Morden Hall Park, Morden Park and Deen City Farm give families space and choice at accessible prices. |
| Commuters | ★★★★★ | The southern terminus of the Northern line means a direct Tube ride into the City and West End, and a seat, plus Thameslink on the Sutton loop and the tram nearby; one of the best-connected suburbs in this part of south-west London. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★★ | One of the more affordable ways into a Zone 4 Tube district, flats often £300,000 to £400,000 and interwar houses below Wimbledon prices, with a direct Tube link and Morden Hall Park a real draw. |
| Property developers & investors | ★★★★☆ | Strong rental demand from commuters using the Northern line, a mix of interwar semis, ex-council stock and new flats, and comparatively keen prices make Morden a long-standing investor area, do the usual due diligence on tenure and condition. |
| Upsizers | ★★★☆☆ | Larger interwar and detached houses offer family space at keener prices than Wimbledon, but Morden is a busier, mixed suburb, so choose your road and check flood risk near the Wandle. |
First-time buyers
People wanting a comparatively affordable home with a direct Tube link, flats often £300,000 to £400,000 and estate and interwar houses below Wimbledon prices, with the Northern line terminus and Morden Hall Park a real draw.
Commuters
People wanting a guaranteed seat on the Northern line straight into the City and West End, plus Thameslink on the Sutton loop and the tram, at accessible prices.
Families
People wanting schools, parks and space at keener prices, Good primaries, Morden Hall Park, Morden Park and Deen City Farm, with a direct Tube commute.
Morden is known locally for Morden Hall Park. Morden Hall Park, a 125-acre National Trust park on the River Wandle, with snuff mills, a rose garden and the Trust's only garden centre, the green heart of the district.
Practical detail for Morden: the SM4 postcode district and nearest A and E is St Helier Hospital (Carshalton) or St George's, Tooting, verify with NHS.
Morden at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Morden Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Hillcross Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Malmesbury Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Aragon Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Morden
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £50,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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