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SM4 4TB

Wolsey Crescent

Lower Morden

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Detailed insights for SM4 4TB

Overview

Postcode SM4 4TB 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 St Helier, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Lower Morden has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lower Morden has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from SM4 4TB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Morden near SM4 4TB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is St Helier located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 4TB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.8 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 4TB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMorden ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Park
0.3 miGeorge Hill Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to George Hill Open Space

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
7,980 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.83(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.57(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.31(-58%)
Vehicle crime
10.06(+7%)
Public order
5.03(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
63.64%
Other White
25
7.84%
Other Asian
19
5.96%
Other
12
3.76%
Pakistani
11
3.45%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
36.82%
No qualifications
55
21.32%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
46.28%
Owns outright
45
37.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.92%
Other social rented
5
4.13%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 4TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 4TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 202534, Cardinal Avenue, Morden, SM4 4TATerracedFreehold£640,000
28 Mar 202519, Cardinal Avenue, Morden, SM4 4TATerracedFreehold£536,000
24 Oct 202556, Wolsey Crescent, Morden, SM4 4TDTerracedFreehold£690,000
20 Jun 202548, Wolsey Crescent, Morden, SM4 4TDTerracedFreehold£525,000
26 Sept 2025118, Epsom Road, Sutton, SM3 9ESFlatsLeasehold£318,500

Schools

In the SM4 4TB postcode area, located within Lower Morden, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 4TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHatfeild Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryAragon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMorden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 4TB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 4TB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda1 Stonecot Hill, Sutton, SM3 9HBWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miCostcutterRidge Road, Sutton, SM3 9PLWalking directions to Costcutter

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 4TB, 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 025AE01003417
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 4TB

Is SM4 4TB (Lower Morden) safe?

The area around SM4 4TB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4TB?

The median sale price around SM4 4TB 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 4TB?

There are 13 schools close to SM4 4TB, including Hatfeild Primary School (Requires improvement), Aragon Primary School (Good) and Morden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 4TB?

The closest station to SM4 4TB is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 907 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 4TB?

SM4 4TB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 4TB 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).