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SM4 6HQ

St Helier Avenue

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for SM4 6HQ

Overview

Postcode SM4 6HQ 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 low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Hall Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Mitcham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Mitcham South has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SM4 6HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham South near SM4 6HQ 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 6HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.5 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 6HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMorden Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Hall Park
0.3 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.4 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
8,453.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.72(-34%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.72(-43%)
Other theft
5.91(-48%)
Public order
4.43(-34%)
Vehicle crime
2.95(-69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
36.92%
Other White
71
18.21%
Other Asian
42
10.77%
Other
28
7.18%
Indian
22
5.64%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
35.73%
No qualifications
73
21.04%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 347

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
37.78%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.67%
Other social rented
24
17.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.33%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

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 6HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jul 202625, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBFlatsLeasehold£325,000
12 Jun 202656, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBTerracedFreehold£420,000
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

Schools

In the SM4 6HQ postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLiberty Woodland SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableThe London Acorn SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWhite Lodge69 St Helier Avenue, Morden, SM4 6JDWalking directions to White Lodge
0.1 miLondisSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HYWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCornners128 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners
0.4 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miLidlAberconway Road, Merton, SM4 5LNWalking directions to Lidl

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 6HQ, 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 022CE01003437
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6HQ

Is SM4 6HQ (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around SM4 6HQ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6HQ?

The median sale price around SM4 6HQ 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 6HQ?

There are 20 schools close to SM4 6HQ, including Liberty Woodland School, The London Acorn School and Abbotsbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6HQ?

The closest station to SM4 6HQ is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 725 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6HQ?

SM4 6HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,079 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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