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Zone 3 Flat

Flat 2, Rydal Court, 26 The Downs, SW20 8HX SW20 8HX

2-bed flat

Merton, London

~£1,855/mo
£428/week
£1,788 deposit
Estimated guide price (from size & zone) — confirm the actual figure with the agent.
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom
Flat
Type
Now
Available
unfurnished Min 6 months

About this property

A 1-bedroom flat in Merton. EPC rating E. Around 15 min walk to the nearest station.

Transport & Commute

Wimbledon Chase
Zone 3 · 10 min walk from this property
National Rail

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Council Tax — Band C

Merton · 2024/25 rates

C
Band C — 1991 property value: £52,001 – £68,000

Band C is common for 1-bed and 2-bed flats. Rateable value was £52,001–£68,000 in 1991.

Calculated as 8/9 of the Band D rate (£1,887/yr in Merton)

Annual
£1,678
Monthly
£140
(÷12)
Weekly
£32

Councils bill in 10 monthly instalments (April–January). That's £168/month for 10 months, then nothing in Feb and March.

Living alone? You get 25% off Save £419/yr
With 25% single discount
£1,258/yr
£105/mo
Apply online at Merton council's website. You'll need your address and move-in date.
Band 1991 value Annual Monthly
A Up to £40,000 £1,258 £105
B £40,001 – £52,000 £1,468 £122
C £52,001 – £68,000 £1,678 £140
D £68,001 – £88,000 £1,887 £157
E £88,001 – £120,000 £2,307 £192
F £120,001 – £160,000 £2,726 £227
G £160,001 – £320,000 £3,146 £262
H Over £320,000 £3,775 £315

Exemptions & discounts

  • Students: Full-time students are 100% exempt
  • Under 18: Not counted toward the household total
  • Severe mental impairment: Fully disregarded
  • Care leavers: Under-25 care leavers may be exempt

Cost to move in

What you'll need upfront for this property

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First month's rent

Paid before move-in

£1,855

Security deposit

Capped at 5 weeks' rent · protected by law

£2,140

Total to move in

First month + deposit

£3,995

A holding deposit of up to £428 (1 week) reserves the property — it's credited toward your first rent, not charged on top. Letting agent fees to tenants are banned under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

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Your true monthly cost

Everything you'll pay to live here

Rent £1,855
Council Tax Band C
~£140
Travelcard (Z1–3) Estimated
~£175
Estimated total £2,170

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