Postcode SM4 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Merton Park ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Merton Park area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Merton Park is £97,783 per year. The nearest station is Morden located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kendor Gardens.
Merton Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,238 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Merton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Merton Park is £97,783 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from SM4 5BU.
Merton Park near SM4 5BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Morden | Northern | Walking directions to Morden |
| 0.3 mi | 4 | South Merton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to South Merton |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Morden South | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Morden South |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kendor Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Kendor Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Mostyn Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Mostyn Gardens |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £655,000 in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,502,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £417,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £945,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £825,000 |
10 year median price trend in Merton Park
In the SM4 5BU postcode area, located within Merton Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 34 Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | AKK Superstore | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BA | Walking directions to AKK Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Morden Convenience Store | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HN | Walking directions to Morden Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morden Food Centre | 17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJ | Walking directions to Morden Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.