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SM4 4EX

Hillcross Avenue

Lower Morden

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Overview

Postcode SM4 4EX is located in a major urban area, within the Lower Morden ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lower Morden area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Morden is £87,505 per year. The nearest station is Motspur Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Morden Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Lower Morden has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Lower Morden has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lower Morden is £87,505 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM4 4EX.

Flood risk

Low

Lower Morden near SM4 4EX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Motspur Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 4EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Motspur Park

South Western

Walking directions to Motspur Park
0.9 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.9 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 4EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMorden ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
7,581.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.52(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.21(-69%)
Vehicle crime
7.52(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(+20%)
Public order
6.16(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
49.71%
Other White
44
12.72%
Pakistani
31
8.96%
Other
18
5.2%
Indian
15
4.34%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
44.22%
No qualifications
56
19.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.59%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
43.44%
Owns outright
44
36.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.57%
Other social rented
3
2.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Lower Morden

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£604
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£409K – £602K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £604 per square foot) in Lower Morden area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Morden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£607,000£607
Terraced54£550,000£610
Flats19£350,000£594

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lower Morden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Morden.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£468,025£445,000
2017£322,000£472,000£440,000
2018£310,000£475,000£437,500
2019£287,500£440,000£425,000
2020£290,000£475,000£450,000
2021£302,500£542,500£486,000
2022£315,000£585,000£545,000
2023£310,000£555,000£536,000
2024£327,500£600,000£510,000
2025£350,000£575,000£531,150
2026£313,000£582,000£547,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Morden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Morden.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£538£526£511
2017£486£519£503
2018£547£491£479
2019£543£459£462
2020£522£508£523
2021£470£546£530
2022£574£615£594
2023£572£591£586
2024£530£560£578
2025£581£605£607
2026£534£619£570
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Morden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lower Morden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 4EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 4EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025Flat 7, Crocus Court, 418, Hillcross Avenue, Morden, SM4 4EXFlatsLeasehold£415,000
31 Mar 2025342, Hillcross Avenue, Morden, SM4 4EXTerracedFreehold£585,000
21 Mar 202595, Camborne Road, Morden, SM4 4JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£900,000
08 Sept 2025169, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£695,000
10 Jul 2026310, Grand Drive, London, SW20 9NQOtherLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the SM4 4EX postcode area, located within Lower Morden, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 4EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHatfeild Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryAragon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John Fisher RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 4EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 4EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaksonsGrand Drive, Merton, SW20 9NQWalking directions to Raksons
0.1 miCo-op Food300 Grand Drive, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miGrand Fresh MarketCannon Hill Lane, Merton, SW20 9NEWalking directions to Grand Fresh Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM4 4EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dan Hogan

Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Daniel Lewis Shearer

Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sally Isabel Kenny

Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Siobhain McDonagh

Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyMitcham and MordenE14001371
WardLower MordenE05013819
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower MordenE02000713
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 025EE01003422
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 4EX

Is SM4 4EX (Lower Morden) safe?

The area around SM4 4EX records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SM4 4EX?

The median sale price around SM4 4EX in Lower Morden is £535,000 (about £604 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 4EX?

There are 9 schools close to SM4 4EX, including Hatfeild Primary School (Requires improvement), Aragon Primary School (Good) and St John Fisher RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 4EX?

The closest station to SM4 4EX is Motspur Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,400 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SM4 4EX?

SM4 4EX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 4EX (Lower Morden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 4EX is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Hogan (Labour Party), Daniel Lewis Shearer (Labour Party) and Sally Isabel Kenny (Labour Party).