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SM4 5NX

Central Road

Lower Morden

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Detailed insights for SM4 5NX

Overview

Postcode SM4 5NX is located in a major urban area, within the Lower Morden 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Park.

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 197 ft away from SM4 5NX.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 5NX 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 5NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.3 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.8 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMorden ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Park
0.2 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 Lower Morden

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£604
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£409K – £602K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £604 per square foot) in Lower Morden area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Morden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£607,000£607
Terraced54£550,000£610
Flats19£350,000£594

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lower Morden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Morden.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302,500£468,025£445,000
2017£322,000£472,000£440,000
2018£310,000£475,000£437,500
2019£287,500£440,000£425,000
2020£290,000£475,000£450,000
2021£302,500£542,500£486,000
2022£315,000£585,000£545,000
2023£310,000£555,000£536,000
2024£327,500£600,000£510,000
2025£350,000£575,000£531,150
2026£313,000£582,000£547,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Morden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Morden.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£538£526£511
2017£486£519£503
2018£547£491£479
2019£543£459£462
2020£522£508£523
2021£470£546£530
2022£574£615£594
2023£572£591£586
2024£530£560£578
2025£581£605£607
2026£534£619£570
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Morden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lower Morden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202611, Hatfeild Mead, Morden, SM4 5PEFlatsLeasehold£330,000
05 Nov 2025Manor House, London Road, Morden, SM4 5QTOtherFreehold£2,250,000
10 Jun 202683, Rougemont Avenue, Morden, SM4 5PYTerracedFreehold£600,000
07 Nov 202569, Rougemont Avenue, Morden, SM4 5PYTerracedFreehold£595,000
16 Sept 202553, Rougemont Avenue, Morden, SM4 5PYTerracedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the SM4 5NX 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 5NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMorden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCanterbury Campus and Lavender CampusPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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

Local councillors

Dan Hogan

Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Daniel Lewis Shearer

Lower Morden - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sally Isabel Kenny

Lower Morden - 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
WardLower MordenE05013819
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 5NX

Is SM4 5NX (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 5NX 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 5NX?

The median sale price around SM4 5NX in St Helier North is £535,000 (about £604 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 5NX?

There are 16 schools close to SM4 5NX, including Morden Primary School (Good), Abbotsbury Primary School (Good) and Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5NX?

The closest station to SM4 5NX is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 279 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5NX?

SM4 5NX 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 5NX (St Helier North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 5NX is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dan Hogan (Labour Party), Daniel Lewis Shearer (Labour Party) and Sally Isabel Kenny (Labour Party).