Merton, in South West London, is one of the city’s greenest boroughs, with over 100 parks and 18% open space – nearly all residents live within 400m of nature. It’s well connected to central London, nearby boroughs, and the Surrey Hills.
Home to 215,000 people, Merton is a diverse community, with one-third of its residents born outside the UK and a rich mix of languages and cultures. It’s one of London’s safest boroughs, with excellent schools and the lowest rate of temporary accommodation in the city.
Merton welcomes 500,000 visitors yearly for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and supports a strong local sports scene, including AFC Wimbledon and Tooting & Mitcham FC.
Wimbledon is a vibrant business centre with strong post-COVID recovery and unmatched transport links. Morden regeneration is being prepared for delivery and across the Northern Line corridor, new homes, jobs and public spaces are being developed while preserving the borough’s character.
“Merton is special. We’re delivering on our plan to Build a Better Merton by breathing new life into our high streets and town centres, building the first council homes in a generation, connecting local people with good jobs, and breaking down the barriers to getting active as part of our ambition to become London’s Borough of Sport. We want everyone in Merton to succeed, as a thriving part of a fairer, more prosperous London.”
Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader, Merton Council
Major Employers
AELTC, Domestic & General, Close Brothers, COTY, Flight Centre & AFC Wimbledon.
GVA £42.30 HOUR PRODUCTIVITY
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GVA £42.30 HOUR PRODUCTIVITY
£46,000 GROSS PER PERSON SALARY
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£46,000 GROSS PER PERSON SALARY
84% EMPLOYMENT RATE
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84% EMPLOYMENT RATE
86% RESIDENT SATISFACTION
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86% RESIDENT SATISFACTION
INNOVATION & INVESTMENT IN MERTON
Merton Council, in partnership with BIG South London, has delivered five new affordable workspaces in council-owned buildings: Canons House, Vestry Hall, The Workary at Mitcham Library, and Wimbletech at Wimbledon Library. These spaces offer accessible facilities for local entrepreneurs, creatives, and businesses. Canons House, set in a Georgian estate, provides 300 m2 of workspace, community areas, and event space, serving as the hub for the Mitcham Knowledge Exchange, which supports the green economy, recycling, and creative initiatives such as upcycling, podcasting, and placemaking projects.
The Vault in Morden, a former bank, has been transformed into a lively co-working space and events space with a café, bar, and home to Flex FM radio. It supports local employment and skills development through DJ and podcast training. Collectively, these workspaces have supported 77 businesses, created 115 jobs, and offer valuable platforms for collaboration, entrepreneurship, and community engagement across Merton.
