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SM4 5QU

Crown Lane

Lower Morden

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Detailed insights for SM4 5QU

Overview

Postcode SM4 5QU 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 Morden South, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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
56.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

St Helier North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% 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

56.1%

Approximately 56.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM4 5QU.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 5QU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 5QU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.4 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.7 mi

4

South Merton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to South Merton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMorden ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Park
0.3 miGeorge Hill Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to George Hill Open Space

Area Profile

Population
473
Population density
3,648.3 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
144
30.25%
African
60
12.61%
Other Asian
48
10.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
38
7.98%
Other
36
7.56%
Total population: 476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
33.15%
No qualifications
63
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
15.32%
Level 3 (A level)
51
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
46.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.7%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.91%
Social rents from council
13
9.85%
Owns outright
11
8.33%
Total households: 132

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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202611, Hatfeild Mead, Morden, SM4 5PEFlatsLeasehold£330,000
17 Apr 2025138, Hatfeild Mead, Morden, SM4 5PGFlatsLeasehold£311,750
13 Jan 202617A, Epsom Road, Morden, SM4 5PNFlatsLeasehold£217,000
05 Sept 202521A, Epsom Road, Morden, SM4 5PNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£345,000
17 Jun 20255, Chalgrove Avenue, Morden, SM4 5RBTerracedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the SM4 5QU postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHillcross Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHatfeild Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 5QU, 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 Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5QU

Is SM4 5QU (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 5QU 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 5QU?

The median sale price around SM4 5QU 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 5QU?

There are 16 schools close to SM4 5QU, including Morden Primary School (Good), Hillcross Primary School (Good) and Hatfeild Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5QU?

The closest station to SM4 5QU is Morden South in TfL zone 4, about 597 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5QU?

SM4 5QU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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