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SM4 6FF

Arbuthnot Road

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for SM4 6FF

Overview

Postcode SM4 6FF is located in a major urban area, within the Ravensbury ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Morden Central area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year. The nearest station is Belgrave Walk, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Hall Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Morden Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Morden Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.9%

Approximately 16.9% 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 Morden Central is £70,212 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from SM4 6FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Morden Central near SM4 6FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Belgrave Walk located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6FF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge
0.5 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 6FF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMorden Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Hall Park
0.3 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
8,694.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.64(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.87(-30%)
Vehicle crime
7.55(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-1%)
Burglary
5.66(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
24.36%
Other White
62
19.87%
Pakistani
38
12.18%
African
29
9.29%
Other Asian
27
8.65%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
43.31%
No qualifications
39
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
32.26%
Owns outright
31
25%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Other social rented
12
9.68%
Social rents from council
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 4, Bazalgette House, 5, Arbuthnot Road, Morden, SM4 6FFFlatsLeasehold£265,000
06 Mar 202634, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBTerracedFreehold£440,000
24 Oct 202532, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBTerracedFreehold£425,000
30 Apr 202518, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBFlatsLeasehold£205,000
31 Mar 202553, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SM4 6FF postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableLiberty Woodland SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe London Acorn SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePerseid SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HYWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miWhite LodgeSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HQWalking directions to White Lodge
0.3 miCornnersMerton, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalCentral Road, Merton, SM4 5NFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miGlobal Food Store31 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5LJWalking directions to Global Food Store

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 6FF, 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)Morden CentralE02000711
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 023CE01003439
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6FF

Is SM4 6FF (Morden Central) safe?

The area around SM4 6FF records about 55 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SM4 6FF?

The median sale price around SM4 6FF in Morden Central 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 6FF?

There are 20 schools close to SM4 6FF, including Liberty Woodland School, The London Acorn School and Perseid School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6FF?

The closest station to SM4 6FF is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 614 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6FF?

SM4 6FF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 6FF (Morden Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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