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SM4 6BQ

Bishopsford Road

St Helier East

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Detailed insights for SM4 6BQ

Overview

Postcode SM4 6BQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Middleton Circle area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poulter Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Middleton Circle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Middleton Circle has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from SM4 6BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Circle near SM4 6BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 6BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPoulter ParkLargeWalking directions to Poulter Park
0.4 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.3 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green

Area Profile

Population
524
Population density
3,816.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.59(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.55(-38%)
Vehicle crime
8.98(-4%)
Public order
6.15(-9%)
Burglary
5.67(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
40.92%
Other White
60
11.47%
Other Asian
43
8.22%
Pakistani
41
7.84%
Indian
36
6.88%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
28.94%
No qualifications
104
24.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
15.53%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
8%
Total 16+ residents: 425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
36.87%
Owns outright
47
26.26%
Social rents from council
32
17.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
11.73%
Other social rented
10
5.59%
Total households: 179

Property prices in St Helier East

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £642,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Helier East 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 St Helier East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£620,000£3,039
Flats2£358,750£5,612
Semi-Detached5£475,000£5,393
Terraced41£440,000£6,115

10 year median price trend in St Helier East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier East.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202535, Pershore Grove, Carshalton, SM5 1EJTerracedFreehold£460,000
03 Jul 2025212, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6DASemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
31 Jul 2025203, Lyle Court, Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DTFlatsLeasehold£205,000
28 Feb 2025197, Lyle Court, Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DTFlatsLeasehold£203,000
20 Feb 20254, Quarr Road, Carshalton, SM5 1ERTerracedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the SM4 6BQ postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy MordenAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMace6 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BGWalking directions to Mace
0.1 miSeddon StoresBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BBWalking directions to Seddon Stores
0.3 miLondisBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBest-one352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miLondis358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

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

Local councillors

Gemma Amy Munday

St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Paul Jeremy Cole

St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bobby Dean

Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarshalton and WallingtonE14001153
WardSt Helier EastE05013761
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Middleton CircleE02000840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 001EE01004189
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6BQ

Is SM4 6BQ (Middleton Circle) safe?

The area around SM4 6BQ records about 63 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 6BQ?

The median sale price around SM4 6BQ in Middleton Circle is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 6BQ?

There are 19 schools close to SM4 6BQ, including Green Wrythe Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Morden (Outstanding) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6BQ?

The closest station to SM4 6BQ is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 896 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6BQ?

SM4 6BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 6BQ (Middleton Circle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM4 6BQ is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gemma Amy Munday (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Jeremy Cole (Liberal Democrats).

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.