Compare Merton against Richmond upon Thames
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Merton and Richmond upon Thames.
Population comparison
- Population for Merton
- 206,453
- Population for Richmond upon Thames
- 198,141
- Difference
- 8,312
- Percentage Difference
- 4.11%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Merton
- 108,160 (74.2%)
- # People Employed in Richmond upon Thames
- 92,595 (74.4%)
- Difference
- 108,160
- Percentage Difference
- 15.51%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Merton
- 30,820 (21.2%)
- # People Inactive in Richmond upon Thames
- 26,655 (21.4%)
- Difference
- 30,820
- Percentage Difference
- 14.49%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Merton
- 6,720 (4.6%)
- # People unemployed in Richmond upon Thames
- 5,140 (4.1%)
- Difference
- 6,720
- Percentage Difference
- 26.64%
Comparing crimes by type for Merton and Richmond upon Thames
Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Merton and Richmond upon Thames compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Merton | Crimes in Richmond upon Thames | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Bicycle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Other theft | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Public order | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Vehicle crime | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| Violence and sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
Compare crime rate by type for Merton and Richmond upon Thames from 2020 to 2025
Use the list to compare crimes in Merton and Richmond upon Thames.
Compare Property prices over time for Merton and Richmond upon Thames
Showing crimes from 2010 up until September 2025. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £1,761,001.36 / £1,686,504.13 | £917,987.98 / £1,107,494.77 | £631,107.48 / £865,651.10 | £404,333.07 / £491,522.61 |
| 2022 | £1,736,071.29 / £1,675,961.03 | £902,218.29 / £1,098,739.76 | £623,291.33 / £860,979.77 | £397,905.86 / £492,225.83 |
| 2021 | £1,632,872.30 / £1,546,673.81 | £853,534.50 / £1,019,311.64 | £594,067.48 / £808,639.42 | £395,402.71 / £476,843.76 |
| 2020 | £1,507,209.55 / £1,436,909.09 | £804,914.37 / £961,553.21 | £562,150.64 / £767,750.96 | £387,143.74 / £467,860.41 |
| 2019 | £1,426,052.39 / £1,347,286.78 | £768,233.47 / £905,988.83 | £535,915.90 / £724,438.64 | £379,081.31 / £452,836.36 |
| 2018 | £1,439,767.84 / £1,347,555.55 | £775,234.12 / £903,537.06 | £540,719.49 / £724,371.64 | £388,675.37 / £459,466.86 |
| 2017 | £1,429,919.33 / £1,361,839.70 | £764,438.46 / £909,868.96 | £535,035.95 / £733,844.62 | £393,643.73 / £474,290.29 |
| 2016 | £1,403,935.27 / £1,346,246.18 | £752,039.97 / £900,769.46 | £526,569.67 / £726,158.94 | £380,356.76 / £461,672.66 |
| 2015 | £1,299,115.22 / £1,279,395.48 | £688,834.87 / £854,572.13 | £481,977.97 / £688,311.73 | £347,338.31 / £435,649.00 |
| 2014 | £1,195,705.59 / £1,192,463.22 | £630,403.78 / £795,294.98 | £441,761.81 / £642,410.48 | £319,384.07 / £406,492.69 |
| 2013 | £994,608.53 / £1,019,242.82 | £517,713.10 / £678,978.73 | £361,363.08 / £548,480.74 | £262,374.32 / £346,025.41 |
| 2012 | £900,878.51 / £937,940.32 | £473,927.29 / £626,215.90 | £330,739.00 / £503,467.75 | £243,155.79 / £322,209.35 |
| 2011 | £881,132.03 / £905,299.93 | £457,064.97 / £598,103.91 | £316,746.46 / £475,975.13 | £237,522.86 / £310,176.36 |
| 2010 | £835,270.21 / £855,485.63 | £445,969.78 / £573,543.00 | £310,749.82 / £459,406.20 | £233,978.36 / £302,694.17 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 67k vs 56k
- Median Salary
- £30,117 vs £38,012
- Annual Percentage Change
- 0.8% vs 4.1%
- Mean Salary
- £42,922 vs £59,511
See how Merton compares to other areas in Outer London
| Industry | Merton Count | Richmond upon Thames Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 15 | 30 | -15 | -66.67% |
| Production | 365 | 310 | +55 | + 16.3% |
| Construction | 1,660 | 985 | +675 | + 51.04% |
| Motor Trades | 230 | 110 | +120 | + 70.59% |
| Wholesale | 440 | 390 | +50 | + 12.05% |
| Retail | 800 | 890 | -90 | -10.65% |
| Transport | 555 | 210 | +345 | + 90.2% |
| Accommodation Food | 470 | 545 | -75 | -14.78% |
| Information Comms | 1,280 | 1,900 | -620 | -38.99% |
| Finance Insurance | 170 | 210 | -40 | -21.05% |
| Property | 445 | 535 | -90 | -18.37% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 2,260 | 3,670 | -1,410 | -47.55% |
| Business Admin | 1,130 | 1,250 | -120 | -10.08% |
| Public Admin Defence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 215 | 270 | -55 | -22.68% |
| Health | 470 | 520 | -50 | -10.1% |
| Arts Entertainment | 650 | 1,180 | -530 | -57.92% |