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SM4 5PJ

Epsom Road

Lower Morden

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Overview

Postcode SM4 5PJ 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

St Helier North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

St Helier North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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 16 ft away from SM4 5PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.4 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.8 mi

4

South Merton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to South Merton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMorden ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Park
0.2 miGeorge Hill Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to George Hill Open Space
0.4 miEvesham GreenSmallWalking directions to Evesham Green

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
1,075.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.81(-65%)
Vehicle crime
7.21(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.18(-77%)
Other theft
5.15(-55%)
Public order
3.6(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
46.72%
Other White
33
9.02%
Indian
28
7.65%
Other Asian
28
7.65%
Pakistani
27
7.38%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
38.36%
No qualifications
68
22.3%
Level 3 (A level)
47
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
42.15%
Owns with a mortgage
39
32.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.53%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Lower Morden

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £515,500 (about £6,525 per square metre) in Lower Morden area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Morden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats16£352,500£6,388
Semi-Detached15£600,000£6,609
Terraced52£539,000£6,527

10 year median price trend in Lower Morden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Morden.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 202617A, Epsom Road, Morden, SM4 5PNFlatsLeasehold£217,000
05 Sept 202521A, Epsom Road, Morden, SM4 5PNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£345,000
17 Apr 202611, Hatfeild Mead, Morden, SM4 5PEFlatsLeasehold£330,000
07 Nov 202569, Rougemont Avenue, Morden, SM4 5PYTerracedFreehold£595,000
16 Sept 202553, Rougemont Avenue, Morden, SM4 5PYTerracedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the SM4 5PJ postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 5PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMorden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAbbey Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalCentral Road, Merton, SM4 5NFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,396
Band B£1,629
Band C£1,862
Band D£2,094
Band E£2,560
Band F£3,025
Band G£3,491
Band H£4,189

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 5PJ, 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 024DE01003451
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5PJ

Is SM4 5PJ (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 5PJ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5PJ?

The median sale price around SM4 5PJ in St Helier North is £515,500 (about £6,525 per square metre) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 5PJ?

There are 15 schools close to SM4 5PJ, including Morden Primary School (Good), Abbotsbury Primary School (Good) and Abbey Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5PJ?

The closest station to SM4 5PJ is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 399 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5PJ?

SM4 5PJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,481 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.