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SM4 6BX

Bishopsford Road

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for SM4 6BX

Overview

Postcode SM4 6BX is located in a major urban area, within the Ravensbury ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the St Helier North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Moreton Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

St Helier North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St Helier North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24%

Approximately 24.0% 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 46 ft away from SM4 6BX.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 6BX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6BX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.9 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 6BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green
0.4 miEvesham GreenSmallWalking directions to Evesham Green

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
7,933 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.88(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.16(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+44%)
Public order
7.66(+13%)
Vehicle crime
4.38(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
47.33%
Other Asian
58
13.46%
Other White
46
10.67%
Indian
23
5.34%
Pakistani
22
5.1%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
33.72%
Level 3 (A level)
63
18.48%
No qualifications
56
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
42.86%
Owns outright
32
20.78%
Other social rented
26
16.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.09%
Social rents from council
11
7.14%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Ravensbury

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £5,785 per square metre) in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ravensbury 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 Ravensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£585,000£6,223
Flats19£288,906£4,900
Semi-Detached16£590,000£5,571
Terraced20£461,500£6,375

10 year median price trend in Ravensbury

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025330, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BXTerracedFreehold£505,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 5, Greyfriars Lodge, 2, Byland Close, Morden, SM4 6GBFlatsLeasehold£123,750
23 Feb 2026337, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BWTerracedFreehold£500,000
03 Oct 2025325, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BWTerracedFreehold£415,000
18 Mar 2025Marshall House, 124, Middleton Road, Morden, SM4 6RWOtherFreehold£1,600,000

Schools

In the SM4 6BX postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMalmesbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCanterbury Campus and Lavender CampusPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlWrythe Lane, Sutton, SM5 1ADWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miLondisRosehill Avenue, Sutton, SM5 1AGWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miRosehill Post Office25 The Market, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AGWalking directions to Rosehill Post Office
0.3 miBest-oneCleeve Way, Sutton, SM1 3HEWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miPremiereCleeve Way, Sutton, SM1 3HEWalking directions to Premiere

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 6BX, 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)St Helier NorthE02000712
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 024AE01003438
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6BX

Is SM4 6BX (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 6BX records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6BX?

The median sale price around SM4 6BX in St Helier North is £440,000 (about £5,785 per square metre) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 6BX?

There are 15 schools close to SM4 6BX, including Malmesbury Primary School (Good), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6BX?

The closest station to SM4 6BX is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 979 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6BX?

SM4 6BX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 6BX (St Helier North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 6BX 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).

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.