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SM4 5RW

Central Road

St Helier

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Detailed insights for SM4 5RW

Overview

Postcode SM4 5RW 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Evesham Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

St Helier North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

St Helier North has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.5%

Approximately 34.5% 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 47 ft away from SM4 5RW.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 5RW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 5RW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.4 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden
0.6 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 5RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEvesham GreenSmallWalking directions to Evesham Green

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
9,795.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.49(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.54(-68%)
Drugs
6.94(+12%)
Shoplifting
6.41(-36%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
39.7%
Other White
77
22.99%
Pakistani
23
6.87%
Other Asian
22
6.57%
African
18
5.37%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
37.02%
No qualifications
57
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
26.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
23.74%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.3%
Owns outright
22
15.83%
Social rents from council
11
7.91%
Total households: 139

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 5RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 2025Flat 8, Laurel House, Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RWFlatsLeasehold£192,500
27 Mar 2025Flat 22, Assembly House, 1, Schoolgate Drive, Morden, SM4 5BGFlatsLeasehold£352,000
14 May 202624, Blanchland Road, Morden, SM4 5NDTerracedFreehold£475,000
22 Jul 202523, Blanchland Road, Morden, SM4 5NDTerracedFreehold£515,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 26, Windings House, 23, Schoolgate Drive, Morden, SM4 5DBFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the SM4 5RW postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 5RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicablePerseid SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableLiberty Woodland SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 5RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 5RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWhite Lodge69 St Helier Avenue, Morden, SM4 6JDWalking directions to White Lodge
0.2 miLondisSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HYWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miMorden Food Centre17 London Road, Morden, SM4 5HJWalking directions to Morden Food Centre
0.3 miMorden Convenience StoreCrown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HNWalking directions to Morden Convenience Store

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 5RW, 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 024BE01003449
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 5RW

Is SM4 5RW (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 5RW records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5RW?

The median sale price around SM4 5RW 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 5RW?

There are 18 schools close to SM4 5RW, including Abbotsbury Primary School (Good), Perseid School (Outstanding) and Liberty Woodland School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 5RW?

The closest station to SM4 5RW is Morden South in TfL zone 4, about 572 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 5RW?

SM4 5RW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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