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SM4 5JS

Abbotsbury Road

St Helier

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Overview

Postcode SM4 5JS is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Morden Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year. The nearest station is Morden South, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Evesham Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Morden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Morden Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24%

Approximately 24.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from SM4 5JS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Morden South located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 5JS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.4 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden
0.4 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEvesham GreenSmallWalking directions to Evesham Green

Area Profile

Population
458
Population density
6,835.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.59(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.61(-49%)
Vehicle crime
13.61(+45%)
Shoplifting
10.34(+4%)
Drugs
5.99(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
43.36%
Other White
71
15.47%
Pakistani
40
8.71%
Other Asian
34
7.41%
Other
24
5.23%
Total population: 459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
45.43%
No qualifications
74
19.89%
Level 3 (A level)
39
10.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
26.23%
Other social rented
36
19.67%
Owns outright
32
17.49%
Social rents from council
8
4.37%
Total households: 183

Property prices in St Helier

Median price£448,000
Price per sq ft£575
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £514K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £448,000 (about £575 per square foot) in St Helier area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,500 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helier over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£500,000£611
Terraced47£475,000£602
Flats22£275,000£512

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Helier

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,000£486,000£428,500
2017£317,500£457,500£405,000
2018£299,500£440,000£387,500
2019£307,000£597,500£381,000
2020£298,000£470,000£415,000
2021£316,000£510,000£420,000
2022£275,000£579,000£467,500
2023£288,000£470,000£460,000
2024£282,500£497,500£471,500
2025£280,000£477,500£492,500
2026£275,000£525,250£473,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£519£476£470
2017£499£474£504
2018£509£403£483
2019£492£466£478
2020£497£448£528
2021£492£492£523
2022£521£582£590
2023£505£631£577
2024£510£558£585
2025£520£531£591
2026£517£617£644
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Helier in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 2026173, Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5JSTerracedFreehold£450,500
21 Nov 202595, Blanchland Road, Morden, SM4 5NFFlatsLeasehold£320,000
01 Aug 2025138, Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLTerracedFreehold£540,000
26 Jun 202555, Blanchland Road, Morden, SM4 5NEFlatsLeasehold£375,000
25 Nov 20256, Bodmin Grove, Morden, SM4 5LUTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the SM4 5JS postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 5JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicablePerseid SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMorden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miMorden Food Centre17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJWalking directions to Morden Food Centre
0.3 miMorden Convenience StoreCrown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HNWalking directions to Morden Convenience Store
0.4 miWhite Lodge69 St Helier Avenue, Morden, SM4 6JDWalking directions to White Lodge
0.4 miLidlAberconway Road, Merton, SM4 5LNWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Andrew Judge

St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nedra Nalda Daniel

St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Shuile Narmin Syeda

St Helier - 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
WardSt HelierE05013824
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morden CentralE02000711
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 023EE01003453
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5JS

Is SM4 5JS (Morden Central) safe?

The area around SM4 5JS records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SM4 5JS?

The median sale price around SM4 5JS in Morden Central is £448,000 (about £575 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 5JS?

There are 14 schools close to SM4 5JS, including Abbotsbury Primary School (Good), Perseid School (Outstanding) and Morden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5JS?

The closest station to SM4 5JS is Morden South in TfL zone 4, about 325 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5JS?

SM4 5JS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 5JS is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Judge (Labour Party), Nedra Nalda Daniel (Labour Party) and Shuile Narmin Syeda (Labour Party).