Postcode SM4 4SS 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 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Morden Park.
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.
Lower Morden has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Morden is £87,505 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM4 4SS.
Lower Morden near SM4 4SS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Motspur Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Motspur Park | South Western | Walking directions to Motspur Park |
| 1 mi | 4 | St Helier | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Helier |
| 1 mi | 4 | Morden South | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Morden South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morden Park | Large | Walking directions to Morden Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £607,000 | £607 |
| Terraced | 54 | £550,000 | £610 |
| Flats | 19 | £350,000 | £594 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 4SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sept 2025 | 169, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, SM4 4SP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £695,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 30, Cranmer Close, Morden, SM4 4SU | Terraced | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 26, Cranmer Close, Morden, SM4 4SU | Terraced | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 7, Crocus Court, 418, Hillcross Avenue, Morden, SM4 4EX | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 342, Hillcross Avenue, Morden, SM4 4EX | Terraced | Freehold | £585,000 |
In the SM4 4SS postcode area, located within Lower Morden, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 4SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raksons | Grand Drive, Merton, SW20 9NQ | Walking directions to Raksons |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 300 Grand Drive, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Grand Fresh Market | Cannon Hill Lane, Merton, SW20 9NE | Walking directions to Grand Fresh Market |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM4 4SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dan Hogan
Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Lewis Shearer
Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026
Sally Isabel Kenny
Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM4 4SS 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.
The median sale price around SM4 4SS in Lower Morden is £535,000 (about £604 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SM4 4SS, including Aragon Primary School (Good), Hatfeild Primary School (Requires improvement) and St John Fisher RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM4 4SS is Motspur Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,393 m away, serving the South Western line.
SM4 4SS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 4SS 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).