Postcode SM4 5BY 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merton Park is £97,783 per year. The nearest station is Morden, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kendor Gardens.
Merton Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Merton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 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 244 ft away from SM4 5BY.
Merton Park near SM4 5BY 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | 94, Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BU | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 3, Stanley Road, Morden, SM4 5DE | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 2, Stanley Road, Morden, SM4 5DE | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 3, Queens Road, Morden, SM4 5DF | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 24, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 5AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £595,000 |
In the SM4 5BY postcode area, located within Merton Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 34 Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Morden Convenience Store | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HN | Walking directions to Morden Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | AKK Superstore | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BA | Walking directions to AKK Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Morden Food Centre | 17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJ | Walking directions to Morden Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 37 Aberconway Road, Morden, SM4 5LN | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 5BY, 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 5BY records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SM4 5BY in Merton Park is £600,000 (about £693 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SM4 5BY, including Poplar Primary School (Good), Perseid School (Outstanding) and The London Acorn School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM4 5BY is Morden in TfL zone 4, about 261 m away, serving the Northern line.
SM4 5BY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,358 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 5BY 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).