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SM4 6BZ

Bishopsford Road

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for SM4 6BZ

Overview

Postcode SM4 6BZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
33.3%
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

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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 36 ft away from SM4 6BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 6BZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 6BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
9,461.1 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
132
41.77%
Other White
47
14.87%
Other Asian
38
12.03%
African
32
10.13%
Pakistani
26
8.23%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.61%
No qualifications
62
25.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
31.43%
Other social rented
27
25.71%
Owns outright
24
22.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.38%
Social rents from council
8
7.62%
Total households: 105

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 6BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 2025278, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BZTerracedFreehold£382,500
04 Feb 202685A, Montacute Road, Morden, SM4 6RJFlatsLeasehold£240,000
31 Mar 202542, Muchelney Road, Morden, SM4 6HUTerracedFreehold£263,600
25 Apr 202533, Rewley Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DBTerracedFreehold£483,000
24 Jan 2025Flat 21, 3, Bolton Drive, Morden, SM4 6GEFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the SM4 6BZ postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMalmesbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMace6 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BGWalking directions to Mace
0.3 miSeddon StoresBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BBWalking directions to Seddon Stores
0.4 miBest-one352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miLondis358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThe Circle362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to The Circle

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 6BZ, 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 6BZ

Is SM4 6BZ (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 6BZ 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 6BZ?

The median sale price around SM4 6BZ 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 6BZ?

There are 18 schools close to SM4 6BZ, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Green Wrythe Primary School (Good) and Malmesbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6BZ?

The closest station to SM4 6BZ is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 1,188 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6BZ?

SM4 6BZ 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 6BZ (St Helier North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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