Postcode SM4 5LR 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, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 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 13,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Morden Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.0% 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.
The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from SM4 5LR.
Morden Central near SM4 5LR 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 | Morden South | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Morden South |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | South Merton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to South Merton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morden Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Morden Hall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kendor Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Kendor Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Mostyn Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Mostyn Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £500,000 | £611 |
| Terraced | 47 | £475,000 | £602 |
| Flats | 22 | £275,000 | £512 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan 2026 | 79, Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 17, York Close, Morden, SM4 5HW | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 13, York Close, Morden, SM4 5HW | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 14, York Close, Morden, SM4 5HW | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6, York Close, Morden, SM4 5HW | Flats | Leasehold | £288,000 |
In the SM4 5LR postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Aberconway Road, Merton, SM4 5LN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Morden Convenience Store | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HN | Walking directions to Morden Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 37 Aberconway Road, Morden, SM4 5LN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Morden Food Centre | 17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJ | Walking directions to Morden Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | AKK Superstore | Crown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BA | Walking directions to AKK Superstore |
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 5LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Judge
St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026
Nedra Nalda Daniel
St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026
Shuile Narmin Syeda
St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM4 5LR 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.
The median sale price around SM4 5LR in Morden Central is £448,000 (about £575 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SM4 5LR, including Perseid School (Outstanding), Liberty Woodland School and The London Acorn School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM4 5LR is Morden in TfL zone 4, about 250 m away, serving the Northern line.
SM4 5LR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 5LR 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).