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SM4 5NJ

Central Road

St Helier

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Detailed insights for SM4 5NJ

Overview

Postcode SM4 5NJ is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the St Helier North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Helier North is £65,627 per year. The nearest station is St Helier, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is George Hill Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
84.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

St Helier North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

St Helier North has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

84.9%

Approximately 84.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Helier North is £65,627 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from SM4 5NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 5NJ 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 St Helier located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 5NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.2 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.7 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGeorge Hill Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to George Hill Open Space
0.3 miEvesham GreenSmallWalking directions to Evesham Green

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
7,581.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.61(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.27(-43%)
Drugs
7.19(+16%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
41.77%
Other Asian
89
19.26%
African
65
14.07%
Caribbean
37
8.01%
Other
27
5.84%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
29.49%
No qualifications
70
19.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
44
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
141
84.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.84%
Owns outright
3
1.81%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.2%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.2%
Total households: 166

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026278, Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
17 Jun 20255, Chalgrove Avenue, Morden, SM4 5RBTerracedFreehold£700,000
13 Aug 2025200, Central Road, Morden, SM4 5PPTerracedFreehold£537,000
08 Jul 2025238, Central Road, Morden, SM4 5PPFlatsLeasehold£309,000
17 Apr 202611, Hatfeild Mead, Morden, SM4 5PEFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the SM4 5NJ postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 5NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMorden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePerseid SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miMorden Food Centre17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJWalking directions to Morden Food Centre

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 5NJ, 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)St Helier NorthE02000712
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 024EE01003452
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5NJ

Is SM4 5NJ (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 5NJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM4 5NJ?

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

What schools are near SM4 5NJ?

There are 16 schools close to SM4 5NJ, including Morden Primary School (Good), Abbotsbury Primary School (Good) and Perseid School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5NJ?

The closest station to SM4 5NJ is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 299 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5NJ?

SM4 5NJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 5NJ (St Helier North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 5NJ 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).