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SM4 5HA

London Road

Figge's Marsh

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Detailed insights for SM4 5HA

Overview

Postcode SM4 5HA is located in a major urban area, within the Figge's Marsh ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham West is £65,532 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Mitcham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mitcham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mitcham West is £65,532 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from SM4 5HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near SM4 5HA 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 Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 5HA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThree Kings PieceLargeWalking directions to Three Kings Piece
0.5 miLavender ParkMediumWalking directions to Lavender Park
0.5 miBrenley ParkMediumWalking directions to Brenley Park

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
10,967.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.45(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.15(-25%)
Other theft
13.99(+22%)
Public order
8.95(+32%)
Drugs
7.83(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
98
26.27%
Other White
59
15.82%
British
35
9.38%
Indian
32
8.58%
Other Asian
32
8.58%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
43.07%
No qualifications
64
23.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.22%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
43.28%
Other social rented
41
30.6%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.45%
Shared ownership
10
7.46%
Owns outright
5
3.73%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Figge's Marsh

Median price£462,250
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £489K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £462,250 (about £494 per square foot) in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Figge's Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£480,000£482
Terraced24£478,500£510
Flats12£283,750£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Figge's Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£332,500£384,500
2017£257,000£427,500£400,000
2018£265,000£470,000£405,000
2019£260,000£455,000£413,000
2020£288,400£495,000£430,000
2021£285,000£490,000£465,000
2022£262,625£497,500£480,000
2023£250,000£457,500£468,500
2024£268,000£410,000£477,500
2025£280,000£480,000£480,000
2026£325,000£507,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£386£472
2017£406£443£394
2018£399£390£447
2019£343£431£433
2020£415£440£422
2021£447£545£497
2022£368£514£551
2023£406£500£490
2024£458£608£476
2025£376£446£510
2026£422£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Figge's Marsh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026Flat 4, Abinger House, 207A, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2JDFlatsLeasehold£265,000
19 Jun 202690, Monarch Parade, Mitcham, CR4 3HBFlatsLeasehold£250,000
23 Jul 202574, Monarch Parade, Mitcham, CR4 3HBOtherLeasehold£165,000
28 May 202571, Monarch Parade, Mitcham, CR4 3HBOtherLeasehold£150,000
31 Mar 2025177A, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2JBFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the SM4 5HA postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 5HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableLavender Lodge SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mark's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBond Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsUpper Green West, Merton, CR4 2PEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miIceland12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miRonnie's Cutter37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Ronnie's Cutter
0.2 miLidl9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAkwaba Cheri's Mini Market45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market

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

Local councillors

Agatha Mary Akyigyina

Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Dan Johnston

Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Franca Ofeimu

Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Siobhain McDonagh

Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyMitcham and MordenE14001371
WardFigge's MarshE05013814
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcham WestE02000706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 018DE01003390
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5HA

Is SM4 5HA (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around SM4 5HA records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SM4 5HA?

The median sale price around SM4 5HA in Mitcham West is £462,250 (about £494 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 5HA?

There are 20 schools close to SM4 5HA, including Lavender Lodge School (Good), St Mark's Primary School (Good) and Bond Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5HA?

The closest station to SM4 5HA is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 607 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5HA?

SM4 5HA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 5HA (Mitcham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 5HA is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Agatha Mary Akyigyina (Labour Party), Dan Johnston (Labour Party) and Franca Ofeimu (Labour Party).