Approach Road, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for SW20 8BA.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Approach Road, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 5 Mar 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £445,250. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% flat, 43% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Approach Road range from £350,000 to £620,000. 58% of homes sold here were freehold and 42% leasehold.
House prices on Approach Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Approach Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SW20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 58% freehold and 42% leasehold across 19 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £445,250 | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Terraced | 3 | £504,333 | 5 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Approach Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 5 Mar 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 5 Mar 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 3 Mar 2025 | £590,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 55, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 15 Nov 2023 | £620,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63B, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 7 Aug 2023 | £510,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 3 Jul 2023 | £595,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 31 Jan 2022 | £705,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 28 Jul 2021 | £609,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 19 Mar 2021 | £420,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 19 May 2020 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 57, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 7 Mar 2020 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 7 Feb 2020 | £15,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Ground Floor Shop, 61, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 6 Jan 2020 | £2,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 13A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 15 Mar 2019 | £395,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 28 Feb 2018 | £17,250 | Other | Leasehold |
| 41, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 31 Oct 2017 | £560,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 4 Nov 2016 | £450,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 63A, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 14 Oct 2016 | £456,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Approach Road SW20 8BA | 30 Mar 2016 | £543,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55, Approach Road | £543,000 (Mar 2016) → £620,000 (Nov 2023) | +14% over 8 yrs |
| 13A, Approach Road | £395,000 (Mar 2019) → £420,000 (Mar 2021) | +6% over 2 yrs |
| 63A, Approach Road | £456,000 (Oct 2016) → £300,000 (May 2020) | -34% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Approach Road
Crime
208 crimes were reported within about a mile of Approach Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 51 |
| Vehicle crime | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Burglary | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Approach Road is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Beverley Brook at West Barnes Flood warning area
- Pyl Brook at West Barnes Flood warning area
- Beverley Brook area in Merton, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London 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 Approach Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymount School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| West Wimbledon Primary School 261 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon 1,396 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 12 pupils | Other independent school | 2–6 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Norwegian School in London 46 pupils | Other independent school | 6–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hall School Wimbledon 172 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Joseph Hood Primary School 314 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Raynes Park High School 1,134 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 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, tram & metro stations
- Raynes Park station 0.1 mi · 1 min walk
- Wimbledon Chase station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Motspur Park station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Merton Park Tram Stop 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Raynes Park (Stop P) 1 min walk
- Raynes Park (Stop S, APPROACH ROAD) 1 min walk
- Raynes Park (Stop H, COOMBE LANE) 2 min walk
- Lambton Road (Stop C, LAMBTON ROAD) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lambton Road Medical Practice
1 Lambton Road, Raynes Park, London · 0.2 mi - Grand Drive Surgery
132 Grand Drive, Raynes Park, London · 0.5 mi - Nelson Medical Practice
Kingston Road, London · 0.8 mi - West Barnes Surgery
229 West Barnes Lane, New Malden · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Raynes Park Worple Road Local · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Raynes Park · 0.2 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Raynes Park · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Wimbledon Chase BP · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Raynes Park Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Barkers Chemist · 0.1 mi
- Trident Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
Dentists
- Wimbledon Dental Care · 0.1 mi
- The Park Clinic · 0.2 mi
- Confident Dental Practice · 0.2 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 40.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 711 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,565 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 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 | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Merton 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 Approach Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 60.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.8% | 18.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.3% | 4.6% |
Religion
| Here | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.2% | 47.1% |
| No religion | 34.3% | 28% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 59.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 42% | 40.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 65.3% | 50% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 14.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 54.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.1% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Merton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 53.7% | 47.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 34.3% | 33% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 15.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.5% | 4% |
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 Merton.
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Merton Band D is £2,147 a year (Band A £1,431). See every band.
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