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SM4 5AN

London Road

Merton Park

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Detailed insights for SM4 5AN

Overview

Postcode SM4 5AN is located in a major urban area, within the Merton Park area 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 median sale price in Merton Park is £642,500 (around £699 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £346,250 and £936,250. The nearest station is Morden South, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mostyn Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Morden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,222 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Morden Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from SM4 5AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Morden Central near SM4 5AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Morden South located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 5AN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.3 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden
0.4 mi

4

South Merton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to South Merton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMostyn GardensMediumWalking directions to Mostyn Gardens

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
4,318.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
77.94(+680%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.27(+139%)
Violence and sexual offences
64.27(+107%)
Public order
17.71(+162%)
Other theft
14.68(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
116
34.12%
British
68
20%
Other White
66
19.41%
Other Asian
15
4.41%
African
15
4.41%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
50.57%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.83%
No qualifications
34
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.98%
Other
17
6.46%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
63.64%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.91%
Owns outright
11
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
11
8.33%
Other social rented
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Merton Park

Median price: £642,500
Price per sq ft: £699
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £346K – £936K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £642,500 (about £699 per square foot) in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached17£1,150,000£852
Terraced17£855,500£702
Flats32£340,000£561

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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—£365,000£1,150,000£882,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merton Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£568£781£682
2026—£564£824£707
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Merton Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 202518, Goodwood Close, Morden, SM4 5AWFlatsLeasehold£330,000
08 Sept 202512, Goodwood Close, Morden, SM4 5AWFlatsLeasehold£320,000
19 Dec 202544, The Holt, Morden, SM4 5APFlatsLeasehold£275,000
10 Feb 2026Flat 67, Grosvenor Court, London Road, Morden, SM4 5HQFlatsLeasehold£257,500
21 Nov 202519, The Homefield, Morden, SM4 5ASFlatsLeasehold£278,000

Schools

In the SM4 5AN postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SM4 5AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicablePerseid SchoolCommunity special school
0.3 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryPoplar Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM4 5AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorden Food Centre17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJWalking directions to Morden Food Centre
0.2 miMorden Convenience StoreCrown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HNWalking directions to Morden Convenience Store
0.3 miLondis34 Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BLWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miAKK SuperstoreCrown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BAWalking directions to AKK Superstore
0.3 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 5AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edward Foley

Merton Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Merton Park Ward Independent Residents

Stephen Mercer

Merton Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Merton Park Ward Independent Residents

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardMerton ParkE05013820
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morden CentralE02000711
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 023AE01003427
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5AN

Is SM4 5AN (Morden Central) safe?

The area around SM4 5AN 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SM4 5AN?

The median sale price around SM4 5AN in Merton Park is £642,500 (about £699 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 5AN?

There are 16 schools close to SM4 5AN, including Perseid School (Outstanding), Abbotsbury Primary School (Good) and Poplar Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5AN?

The closest station to SM4 5AN is Morden South in TfL zone 4, about 236 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5AN?

SM4 5AN 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).

Who represents SM4 5AN (Morden Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SM4 5AN 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).