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SM4 6AR

Freeman Road

Ravensbury

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Overview

Postcode SM4 6AR is located in a major urban area, within the Ravensbury ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year. The nearest station is Belgrave Walk, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ravensbury Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM4 6AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham South near SM4 6AR 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 Belgrave Walk located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6AR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 6AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.4 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
4,292.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.95(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.77(-26%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(-10%)
Public order
7.79(+15%)
Burglary
5.39(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
32.44%
Other White
56
15.01%
African
44
11.8%
Pakistani
37
9.92%
Other Asian
26
6.97%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
41.3%
No qualifications
57
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
42.42%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.15%
Other social rented
11
8.33%
Social rents from council
8
6.06%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Ravensbury

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£536
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £543K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £536 per square foot) in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£585,000£578
Semi-Detached15£575,000£507
Terraced21£450,000£597
Flats23£288,906£432

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravensbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£480,000£375,000
2017£460,000£282,000£390,000£387,500
2018£585,000£295,000£420,000£379,271
2019£505,000£267,750£431,000£376,250
2020£587,500£267,000£470,000£382,500
2021£612,000£320,000£526,500£424,500
2022£557,500£285,000£610,000£431,550
2023£565,000£290,000£480,000£436,250
2024£660,000£290,000£640,000£443,000
2025£585,000£299,453£630,000£470,000
2026£306,750£602,500£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£513£452£471
2017£491£497£448£483
2018£603£450£514£478
2019£460£461£407£484
2020£582£428£454£471
2021£499£514£513£499
2022£664£477£530£535
2023£515£509£547£541
2024£654£485£485£548
2025£591£478£545£557
2026£541£502£600
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ravensbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202524, Freeman Road, Morden, SM4 6ARTerracedFreehold£453,000
13 Mar 202633, The Drive, Morden, SM4 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
14 Oct 202559, The Drive, Morden, SM4 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
14 May 202561, The Drive, Morden, SM4 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000
29 Apr 202537, The Drive, Morden, SM4 6DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000

Schools

In the SM4 6AR postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy MordenAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miCornners128 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners
0.3 miSeddon StoresBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BBWalking directions to Seddon Stores
0.4 miMace6 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road, St Helier, Morden, SM4 6BGWalking directions to Mace

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 6AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Joseph McCabe

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Alambritis

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Val Hoppichler

Ravensbury - 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
WardRavensburyE05013822
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcham SouthE02000710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 022DE01003440
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6AR

Is SM4 6AR (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around SM4 6AR records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6AR?

The median sale price around SM4 6AR in Mitcham South is £422,500 (about £536 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 6AR?

There are 20 schools close to SM4 6AR, including Harris Academy Morden (Outstanding), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Green Wrythe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6AR?

The closest station to SM4 6AR is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 649 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6AR?

SM4 6AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 6AR (Mitcham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 6AR is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Peter Joseph McCabe (Labour Party), Stephen Alambritis (Labour Party) and Val Hoppichler (Labour Party).