Merton vs Wandsworth
A side-by-side comparison of the Merton and Wandsworthlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Wandsworth is the more populous; council tax is lower in Wandsworth; Merton has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Merton | Wandsworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 215,186 | 327,506 |
| Density | 5,722/km² | 9,560/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,147 | £1,028 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 95% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 16% |
| Aged 16–64 | 68% | 74% |
| Aged 65+ | 13% | 10% |