Local authority · E09000024
Merton since 2017
Every series published for Merton that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- 14,269201712,3242024
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Merton, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 14,269 in 2017 to 12,324 in 2024, a change of 1,945 or 13.6% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
12,324 in 2024 − 14,269 in 2017 = −1,945, or −13.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 12,323.59 and 14,268.99, and 12,323.59 − 14,268.99 = 1,945.40.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Merton, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 14,269 in 2017 to 12,324 in 2024, a change of 1,945 or 13.6% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Merton - 3,73820173,3832024
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Merton, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,738 in 2017 to 3,383 in 2024, a change of 355 or 9.5% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
3,383 in 2024 − 3,738 in 2017 = −355, or −9.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3,382.81 and 3,738.07, and 3,382.81 − 3,738.07 = 355.26.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Merton, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 3,738 in 2017 to 3,383 in 2024, a change of 355 or 9.5% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Merton - 422017 Q12092026 Q2
Asylum seekers supported in each council area
In Merton, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 42 in 2017 Q1 to 209 in 2026 Q2, a change of 167 or 397.6% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
209 in 2026 Q2 − 42 in 2017 Q1 = 167, or +397.6% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Merton, asylum seekers supported in each council area rose from 42 in 2017 Q1 to 209 in 2026 Q2, a change of 167 or 397.6% (Home Office).
Civometry · Merton - 52017 Q142023 Q2
People resettled in each council area
In Merton, people resettled in each council area fell from 5 in 2017 Q1 to 4 in 2023 Q2, a change of 1 or 20.0% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
4 in 2023 Q2 − 5 in 2017 Q1 = −1, or −20.0% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Merton, people resettled in each council area fell from 5 in 2017 Q1 to 4 in 2023 Q2, a change of 1 or 20.0% (Home Office).
Civometry · Merton - £1,614Year ending March 2021£2,147Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Merton, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,614 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,147 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £533 or 33.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,147 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,614 in the year ending March 2021 = £533, or +33.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,146.76 and 1,613.63, and 2,146.76 − 1,613.63 = 533.13.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,614 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,147 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £533 or 33.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Merton - £35,7082017£50,8442025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Merton, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £35,708 in 2017 to £50,844 in 2025, a change of £15,136 or 42.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £47,690 then against £50,844 now — up 6.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£50,844 in 2025 − £35,708 in 2017 = £15,136, or +42.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £35,708 in 2017 to £50,844 in 2025, a change of £15,136 or 42.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - £49,7862024£54,4982025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In Merton, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £49,786 in 2024 to £54,498 in 2025, a change of £4,712 or 9.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £51,438 then against £54,498 now — up 5.9%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£54,498 in 2025 − £49,786 in 2024 = £4,712, or +9.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £49,786 in 2024 to £54,498 in 2025, a change of £4,712 or 9.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - £37,7922024£45,9712025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Merton, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £37,792 in 2024 to £45,971 in 2025, a change of £8,179 or 21.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £39,046 then against £45,971 now — up 17.7%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£45,971 in 2025 − £37,792 in 2024 = £8,179, or +21.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £37,792 in 2024 to £45,971 in 2025, a change of £8,179 or 21.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - £6752017£9942025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Merton, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £675 in 2017 to £994 in 2025, a change of £319 or 47.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £902 then against £994 now — up 10.3%.
How this figure was worked out
£994 in 2025 − £675 in 2017 = £319, or +47.3% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 994.30 and 675.00, and 994.30 − 675.00 = 319.30.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £675 in 2017 to £994 in 2025, a change of £319 or 47.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - £1,569January 2017£2,153July 2026
In Merton, average private rent a month rose from £1,569 in January 2017 to £2,153 in July 2026, a change of £584 or 37.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (July 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £2,211 then against £2,153 now — down 2.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£2,153 in July 2026 − £1,569 in January 2017 = £584, or +37.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, average private rent a month rose from £1,569 in January 2017 to £2,153 in July 2026, a change of £584 or 37.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 1.8%January 20174.6%July 2026
In Merton, private rent annual change rose from 1.8% in January 2017 to 4.6% in July 2026, a change of 2.7% or 150.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4.6% in July 2026 − 1.8% in January 2017 = 2.7%, or +150.2% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.55 and 1.82, and 4.55 − 1.82 = 2.73.
Published by ONS.
In Merton, private rent annual change rose from 1.8% in January 2017 to 4.6% in July 2026, a change of 2.7% or 150.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 2,215January 20176,655July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Merton, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,215 in January 2017 to 6,655 in July 2026, a change of 4,440 or 200.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
6,655 in July 2026 − 2,215 in January 2017 = 4,440, or +200.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Merton, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,215 in January 2017 to 6,655 in July 2026, a change of 4,440 or 200.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 1.5%January 20174.5%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Merton, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.5% in January 2017 to 4.5% in July 2026, a change of 3% or 200.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4.5% in July 2026 − 1.5% in January 2017 = 3%, or +200.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.50 and 1.50, and 4.50 − 1.50 = 3.00.
Published by ONS.
In Merton, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.5% in January 2017 to 4.5% in July 2026, a change of 3% or 200.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - £516,740January 2017£612,681June 2026
In Merton, average house price rose from £516,740 in January 2017 to £612,681 in June 2026, a change of £95,941 or 18.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £726,188 then against £612,681 now — down 15.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£612,681 in June 2026 − £516,740 in January 2017 = £95,941, or +18.6% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, average house price rose from £516,740 in January 2017 to £612,681 in June 2026, a change of £95,941 or 18.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Merton - -0.8%January 20170.5%June 2026
In Merton, house price annual change rose from -0.8% in January 2017 to 0.5% in June 2026, a change of 1.3% or 162.5% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
0.5% in June 2026 − -0.8% in January 2017 = 1.3%, or +162.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 0.50 and -0.80, and 0.50 − -0.80 = 1.30.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Merton, house price annual change rose from -0.8% in January 2017 to 0.5% in June 2026, a change of 1.3% or 162.5% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Merton - -3,804Year to mid-2017-3,032Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Merton, net internal migration by local authority rose from -3,804 in Year to mid-2017 to -3,032 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 772 or 20.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-3,032 in Year to mid-2025 − -3,804 in Year to mid-2017 = 772, or +20.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, net internal migration by local authority rose from -3,804 in Year to mid-2017 to -3,032 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 772 or 20.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 4,616Year to mid-20173,989Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Merton, international migration into a local authority fell from 4,616 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,989 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 627 or 13.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,989 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,616 in Year to mid-2017 = −627, or −13.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, international migration into a local authority fell from 4,616 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,989 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 627 or 13.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 3,670Year to mid-20173,263Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Merton, international migration out of a local authority fell from 3,670 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,263 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 407 or 11.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,263 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,670 in Year to mid-2017 = −407, or −11.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, international migration out of a local authority fell from 3,670 in Year to mid-2017 to 3,263 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 407 or 11.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 946Year to mid-2017726Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Merton, net international migration by local authority fell from 946 in Year to mid-2017 to 726 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 220 or 23.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
726 in Year to mid-2025 − 946 in Year to mid-2017 = −220, or −23.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, net international migration by local authority fell from 946 in Year to mid-2017 to 726 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 220 or 23.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 3,168Year to mid-20172,436Year to mid-2025
In Merton, births by local authority fell from 3,168 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,436 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 732 or 23.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,436 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,168 in Year to mid-2017 = −732, or −23.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, births by local authority fell from 3,168 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,436 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 732 or 23.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 1,224Year to mid-20171,262Year to mid-2025
In Merton, deaths by local authority rose from 1,224 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,262 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 38 or 3.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,262 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,224 in Year to mid-2017 = 38, or +3.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, deaths by local authority rose from 1,224 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,262 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 38 or 3.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 1,944Year to mid-20171,174Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Merton, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 1,944 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,174 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 770 or 39.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,174 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,944 in Year to mid-2017 = −770, or −39.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 1,944 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,174 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 770 or 39.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - 831Year to mid-20173Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Merton, other population change by local authority fell from 831 in Year to mid-2017 to 3 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 828 or 99.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3 in Year to mid-2025 − 831 in Year to mid-2017 = −828, or −99.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Merton, other population change by local authority fell from 831 in Year to mid-2017 to 3 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 828 or 99.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Merton - £127m2017 Q1£38m2026 Q2
In Merton, outstanding council borrowing fell from £127m in 2017 Q1 to £38m in 2026 Q2, a change of £89m or 70.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £176.5m then against £38m now — down 78.5%.
How this figure was worked out
£38m in 2026 Q2 − £127m in 2017 Q1 = −£89m, or −70.1% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 38.00 and 126.98, and 38.00 − 126.98 = 88.98.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, outstanding council borrowing fell from £127m in 2017 Q1 to £38m in 2026 Q2, a change of £89m or 70.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Merton - £105m2020 Q2£216.3m2026 Q2
In Merton, council investments held rose from £105m in 2020 Q2 to £216.3m in 2026 Q2, a change of £111.4m or 106.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £137.8m then against £216.3m now — up 57.0%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£216.3m in 2026 Q2 − £105m in 2020 Q2 = £111.4m, or +106.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 216.35 and 105.00, and 216.35 − 105.00 = 111.35.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, council investments held rose from £105m in 2020 Q2 to £216.3m in 2026 Q2, a change of £111.4m or 106.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Merton - £310.8mYear ending March 2018£470.6mYear ending March 2025
In Merton, council spending on services rose from £310.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £470.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £159.8m or 51.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £404.1m then against £470.6m now — up 16.5%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£470.6m in the year ending March 2025 − £310.8m in the year ending March 2018 = £159.8m, or +51.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 470.59 and 310.81, and 470.59 − 310.81 = 159.78.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, council spending on services rose from £310.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £470.6m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £159.8m or 51.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Merton - £12.8mYear ending March 2018£14mYear ending March 2025
In Merton, unallocated council reserves rose from £12.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £14m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £1.2m or 9.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £16.6m then against £14m now — down 15.7%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£14m in the year ending March 2025 − £12.8m in the year ending March 2018 = £1.2m, or +9.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 14.00 and 12.78, and 14.00 − 12.78 = 1.22.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, unallocated council reserves rose from £12.8m in the year ending March 2018 to £14m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £1.2m or 9.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Merton - £40.1mYear ending March 2018£120.7mYear ending March 2025
In Merton, earmarked council reserves rose from £40.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £120.7m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £80.6m or 200.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (Year ending March 2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £52.2m then against £120.7m now — up 131.4%.
This series begins in the year ending March 2018, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£120.7m in the year ending March 2025 − £40.1m in the year ending March 2018 = £80.6m, or +200.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 120.69 and 40.12, and 120.69 − 40.12 = 80.57.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Merton, earmarked council reserves rose from £40.1m in the year ending March 2018 to £120.7m in the year ending March 2025, a change of £80.6m or 200.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Merton - 215,431Mid-2017218,539Mid-2024
In Merton, population by local authority rose from 215,431 in Mid-2017 to 218,539 in Mid-2024, a change of 3,108 or 1.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
218,539 in Mid-2024 − 215,431 in Mid-2017 = 3,108, or +1.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Merton, population by local authority rose from 215,431 in Mid-2017 to 218,539 in Mid-2024, a change of 3,108 or 1.4% (ONS).
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