Postcode SM4 5AL is located in a major urban area, within the Merton Park ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Morden Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year. The nearest station is South Merton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mostyn Gardens.
Morden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Morden Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from SM4 5AL.
Morden Central near SM4 5AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Merton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | South Merton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to South Merton |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Morden | Northern | Walking directions to Morden |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Morden South | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Morden South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mostyn Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Mostyn Gardens |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £693 per square foot) in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,150,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £1,297,500 | £872 |
| Terraced | 19 | £865,000 | £708 |
| Flats | 32 | £335,000 | £548 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £420,950 | £975,000 | £725,000 |
| 2017 | £1,775,000 | £410,000 | £832,500 | £660,000 |
| 2018 | £1,502,500 | £356,250 | £955,500 | £749,750 |
| 2019 | £1,485,000 | £290,000 | £925,000 | £635,000 |
| 2020 | £883,500 | £355,000 | £795,000 | £660,000 |
| 2021 | £1,705,000 | £307,000 | £1,030,000 | £750,000 |
| 2022 | £1,480,000 | £275,000 | £1,145,750 | £875,000 |
| 2023 | £1,745,000 | £315,000 | £1,107,500 | £817,500 |
| 2024 | £1,362,500 | £327,000 | £1,050,000 | £771,500 |
| 2025 | £1,710,000 | £400,000 | £1,028,325 | £830,000 |
| 2026 | — | £340,000 | £1,402,500 | £900,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £652 | £661 | £553 |
| 2017 | £720 | £639 | £696 | £545 |
| 2018 | £860 | £548 | £674 | £649 |
| 2019 | £824 | £486 | £611 | £573 |
| 2020 | £587 | £649 | £638 | £650 |
| 2021 | £839 | £529 | £664 | £619 |
| 2022 | £720 | £482 | £709 | £699 |
| 2023 | £666 | £533 | £769 | £703 |
| 2024 | £720 | £534 | £774 | £647 |
| 2025 | £888 | £561 | £749 | £697 |
| 2026 | — | £478 | £872 | £699 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 39, Martin Grove, Morden, SM4 5AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 6, Martin Grove, Morden, SM4 5AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, Martin Grove, Morden, SM4 5AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £825,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Martin Grove, Morden, SM4 5AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 24, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 5AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £595,000 |
In the SM4 5AL postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 34 Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morden Food Centre | 17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJ | Walking directions to Morden Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Morden Convenience Store | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HN | Walking directions to Morden Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | AKK Superstore | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BA | Walking directions to AKK Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 198 - 202 Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edward Foley
Merton Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Mercer
Merton Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Kohler
Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM4 5AL records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SM4 5AL in Morden Central is £600,000 (about £693 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SM4 5AL, including Poplar Primary School (Good), Hillcross Primary School (Good) and Perseid School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM4 5AL is South Merton in TfL zone 4, about 248 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM4 5AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SM4 5AL is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edward Foley (Merton Park Ward Independent Residents) and Stephen Mercer (Merton Park Ward Independent Residents).