Postcode SM4 5BQ 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, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Hall Park.
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.
Morden Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from SM4 5BQ.
Morden Central near SM4 5BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morden located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Morden | Northern | Walking directions to Morden |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Morden Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Morden Road |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Phipps Bridge | Tramlink | Walking directions to Phipps Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morden Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Morden Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Kendor Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Kendor Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mostyn Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Mostyn Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £1,150,000 | £852 |
| Terraced | 17 | £855,500 | £702 |
| Flats | 32 | £340,000 | £561 |
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 | — | £365,000 | £1,150,000 | £882,500 |
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 | £568 | £781 | £682 |
| 2026 | — | £564 | £824 | £707 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | 156, Kenley Road, London, SW19 3DL | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 18A, Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 5JF | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 20, Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 5JF | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 138H, Kenley Road, London, SW19 3DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, Naish House, Harland Close, London, SW19 3HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 |
In the SM4 5BQ postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 10 primary and 3 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Liberty Woodland School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Liberty Woodland School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Poplar Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2015. | |
Poplar Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jul 2015
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Park Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2023. | |
Park Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Nov 2023
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM4 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Global Food Store | 31 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5LJ | Walking directions to Global Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morden Local | 62 London Road, Morden, SM4 5BE | Walking directions to Morden Local |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 37 Aberconway Road, Morden, SM4 5LN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Aberconway Road, Merton, SM4 5LN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5BQ, 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 5BQ 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.
The median sale price around SM4 5BQ in Merton Park is £642,500 (about £699 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SM4 5BQ, including Liberty Woodland School, Poplar Primary School (Good) and Park Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SM4 5BQ is Morden in TfL zone 4, about 209 m away, serving the Northern line.
SM4 5BQ 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 5BQ 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).