Guaranteed rent in Morden.
Morden's reputation for the Northern line terminus and Morden Hall Park makes it a reliable patch for rental demand. We offer landlords here a guaranteed monthly figure backed by Merton-council-linked contracts. Known for the Northern line terminus and Morden Hall Park, Morden is one of the more reliable pockets of Merton for long-term residential tenancies.
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Neighbourhood snapshot
Parent borough
Merton
Postcode districts
SW19, SW20
Known for
the Northern line terminus and Morden Hall Park
Status
Currently accepting properties
Every corner of Morden.
Working across Morden and the wider Merton area. Whatever the mix, the rent is the rent.
Postcode districts
Nearby neighbourhoods
Morden, located.
Part of Merton. We operate across the area with dedicated placement teams covering every postcode.
Part of Merton
Morden
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What Morden rents for
1,872 properties tracked across Merton, updated September 2026
| Size | Median rent | New in 30 days | LHA cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £1,250 | 25 | n/a |
| 1 bed | £1,500 | 113 | £1,010 |
| 2 bed | £2,000 | 161 | £1,270 |
| 3 bed | £2,500 | 71 | £1,571 |
| 4 bed | £3,200 | 56 | £2,094 |
| 5 bed | £4,850 | 8 | n/a |
Nearby, median two bed
Median advertised rent across everything on the market here, whether through an agent or direct from the landlord. n/a means too few of that size to publish. LHA is the Local Housing Allowance, the ceiling on housing benefit, averaged across the 2 allowance areas Morden covers, May 2026.
What Morden landlords get.
The same guarantees we offer every landlord, applied to the specifics of Morden.
Guaranteed Monthly Rent
Paid every month, even during void periods. Your income is secured regardless of occupancy.
No Fees, No Costs, No VAT
The rent we quote is what you receive. No hidden charges, no management fees, no surprises.
Up to 30% Above Market Rates
Our government-backed contracts enable us to offer rents significantly above open-market levels.
Full Property Management
Tenant placement, ongoing maintenance, and 4 inspections per year, all included.
Fast Onboarding
85% of properties are contracted within 72 hours. We move quickly so you earn sooner.
Long-Term Security
Leases of up to 5 years give you stability and predictability for your investment.
Renters' Rights Bill Protection
Avoid the uncertainty of the Renters' Rights Bill with a clearer, contract-based route to regaining possession.
Why Morden Landlords Choose British Housing?
The traditional rental model in Morden puts the landlord on the hook for every void week, every failed inspection, every late-paying tenant. Guaranteed rent replaces that with a single contract and a fixed monthly sum.
British Housing has been doing this for over two decades. We hold 130+ active council and government contracts, which is what allows us to underwrite the rent and place tenants quickly. You get paid whether your property is occupied or not.
Morden attracts tenants drawn to the Northern line terminus and Morden Hall Park, which helps keep placement times short. Our team handles the vetting, check-in, and ongoing management, you just receive the rent.
British Housing also operates throughout Merton — covering the neighbourhoods of Wimbledon, Mitcham, Colliers Wood, Raynes Park, and South Wimbledon.
Landlord licensing in Morden, Merton.
Most rental properties in London fall under one or more licensing schemes administered by the local council. In Morden, Merton this is London Borough of Merton, which, in common with other London boroughs, may run a combination of property licensing schemes, including selective licensing covering specific streets or wards as well as wider schemes that can apply to shared and rented homes more generally.
Scheme boundaries, fees, and application requirements change over time, and not every property in Morden, Merton needs the same licence. Before you let, it is worth confirming the current position directly with London Borough of Merton. Unlicensed lettings risk civil penalties and rent repayment orders.
When landlords work with British Housing, we handle the licensing step as part of onboarding. We check the address against the current schemes operated by London Borough of Merton, apply on your behalf where needed, and make sure the property is compliant before a tenant moves in.
Three steps to signed.
From postcode to contract. Most Morden properties are on the books within 72 hours of valuation.
Get Your Free Valuation
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Inspect & Agree Terms
We inspect your property, confirm the valuation, and agree the lease terms that work for you.
Sign & Start Earning
Sign the agreement and receive your guaranteed rent from day one. We handle everything else.
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The Morden market, in numbers.
A home in Morden takes a median of 44 days to let, against 30 across London. On a £2,000 two bed that is roughly £2,900 of empty months between tenancies.
A two bed in Morden has a housing benefit ceiling of £1,270 against a median asking rent of £2,000.
5.6% of adverts in Morden reduced their asking rent before letting, by 7.1% on average.
44% of what lets in Morden is a house, the rest flats.
434 homes came to the market in Morden in the last 30 days, 37% of them 2 beds.
From live lettings adverts across Morden, compared with the median of 207 London postcode districts. Housing benefit ceilings are the published Local Housing Allowance rates.
Asked about Morden.
- How long does it take to let a property in Morden?
- A home in Morden takes a median of 44 days to let, against 30 days across London. That is measured from the date the advert went up to the date it came down, across 1,872 tracked properties.
- What is the average rent in Morden?
- The median advertised rent in Morden is £2,000 a month for a two bed. Across sizes: studio £1,250, 1 bed £1,500, 2 bed £2,000, 3 bed £2,500, 4 bed £3,200, 5 bed £4,850. These are asking rents from live adverts, both agent and direct from landlord.
- What is the Local Housing Allowance rate in Morden?
- Morden sits in the London broad rental market area, one of 2 it spans. The monthly ceilings are 1 bed £1,010, 2 bed £1,270, 3 bed £1,571, 4 bed £2,094, as of May 2026.
- Does housing benefit cover market rent in Morden?
- Not in full. The housing benefit ceiling for a two bed in Morden is £1,270 against a median asking rent of £2,000, a gap of 37%. The London norm is 30%.
- Is it hard to find tenants in Morden?
- 102 of 1,872 tracked Morden properties were still advertised after three months, and 5.6% of adverts cut their asking rent before letting.
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