Merling Close, Chessington
House prices, sold prices and local information for KT9 2GB.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Merling Close, Chessington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £545,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £522,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 67% semi-detached, 33% detached. Recorded sale prices on Merling Close range from £500,000 to £710,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merling Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merling Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all KT9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £522,500 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £710,000 | 6 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Merling Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Merling Close KT9 2GB | 8 Jan 2026 | £545,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Merling Close KT9 2GB | 6 Aug 2024 | £710,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Merling Close KT9 2GB | 5 Mar 2021 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Merling Close | £500,000 (Mar 2021) → £545,000 (Jan 2026) | +9% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merling Close
Crime
148 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merling Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merling Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Hogsmill area from Ewell to Kingston upon Thames Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merling Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Primary School 530 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ellingham Primary School 276 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Philip's School 187 pupils | Academy special converter | 9–19 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chessington School 653 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School 170 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Castle Hill Primary School 514 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Southborough High School 935 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chessington South station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Chessington North station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Hinchley Wood station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mansfield Road / Hook (->W) 1 min walk
- Mansfield Road / Hook (->N) 1 min walk
- Ripon Gardens (->W, RIPON GARDENS) 3 min walk
- Mansfield Road / Hook (Stop P, HOOK ROAD) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hook Surgery
The Merritt Medical Centre, Merritt Gardens, Chessington · 0.3 mi - Chessington Park Surgery
Merritt Gardens, Chessington · 0.3 mi - Orchard Practice
Gosbury Hill Health Centre, Orchard Gardens, Chessington · 0.6 mi - Capelfield Surgery
Elm Road, Claygate, Esher · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Hook Road Chessington Local · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chessington Hook Express · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Chessington Local · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Chessington North Parade · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Ace Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Bridge Road Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Love Teeth Hook · 0.4 mi
- Chessington Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 686 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,849 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Kingston upon Thames with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merling Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.7% | 68.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.5% | 17.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 2.8% |
Religion
| Here | Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.4% | 42.6% |
| No religion | 38.5% | 34.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 66.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 20.1% | 33.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.4% | 51.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.1% | 9.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.4% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 54.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Kingston upon Thames | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.6% | 47.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.5% | 20.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.1% | 25.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Kingston upon Thames.
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Estate agents near Merling Close
- Mann Estate Agents 0.6 mi
- H & H Residential 1.8 mi
- Greenfield 1.8 mi
- Seymours 1.9 mi
- Curchods 1.9 mi
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