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SM4 6JB

Boxley Road

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for SM4 6JB

Overview

Postcode SM4 6JB 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 average crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Hall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
52.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.8%

Approximately 52.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from SM4 6JB.

Flood risk

Low

Mitcham South near SM4 6JB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 6JB
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 6JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMorden Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Hall Park
0.3 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
7,205.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.95(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.77(-26%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(-10%)
Public order
7.79(+15%)
Burglary
5.39(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
42.52%
Other White
42
14.29%
African
31
10.54%
Pakistani
22
7.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
5.44%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
34.23%
No qualifications
43
19.37%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
43.52%
Owns outright
18
16.67%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.96%
Social rents from council
10
9.26%
Total households: 108

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 6JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 4, Bazalgette House, 5, Arbuthnot Road, Morden, SM4 6FFFlatsLeasehold£265,000
21 May 2026Flat 2, Island House, Ravensbury Mill, 200, Wandle Road, Morden, SM4 6AUFlatsLeasehold£260,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 8, Riverside House, 196, Wandle Road, Morden, SM4 6AUFlatsLeasehold£337,500
27 Jul 202625, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBFlatsLeasehold£325,000
12 Jun 202656, Connaught Gardens, Morden, SM4 6DBTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the SM4 6JB postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6JB
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

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HYWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miWhite Lodge69 St Helier Avenue, Morden, SM4 6JDWalking directions to White Lodge
0.3 miCornners128 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners
0.4 miGlobal Food Store31 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5LJWalking directions to Global Food Store
0.4 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 6JB, 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 022DE01003440
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6JB

Is SM4 6JB (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around SM4 6JB records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6JB?

The median sale price around SM4 6JB 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 6JB?

There are 20 schools close to SM4 6JB, 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 6JB?

The closest station to SM4 6JB is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 576 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6JB?

SM4 6JB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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