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SM4 6JQ

Melsa Road

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for SM4 6JQ

Overview

Postcode SM4 6JQ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 St Helier, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Moreton Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Morden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Morden Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.6%

Approximately 26.6% 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 148 ft away from SM4 6JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Morden Central near SM4 6JQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.6 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM4 6JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green
0.3 miEvesham GreenSmallWalking directions to Evesham Green

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
11,008.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.39(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(-55%)
Vehicle crime
9.76(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-30%)
Burglary
3.44(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
47.31%
Other Asian
33
12.69%
Other White
32
12.31%
Other
14
5.38%
Indian
10
3.85%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
29.3%
No qualifications
51
23.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.81%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
28
29.79%
Owns outright
25
26.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
15.96%
Other social rented
14
14.89%
Social rents from council
11
11.7%
Total households: 94

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202513, Melsa Road, Morden, SM4 6JQTerracedFreehold£470,000
15 Apr 202514, Melsa Road, Morden, SM4 6JQTerracedFreehold£465,000
10 Apr 202610, Malling Gardens, Morden, SM4 6JGFlatsLeasehold£310,000
02 Mar 202618, Malmesbury Road, Morden, SM4 6HDTerracedFreehold£400,000
21 Nov 202513, Leominster Walk, Morden, SM4 6HBTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the SM4 6JQ postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCanterbury Campus and Lavender CampusPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMalmesbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWhite Lodge69 St Helier Avenue, Morden, SM4 6JDWalking directions to White Lodge
0.4 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miLondisSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HYWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miSeddon StoresBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BBWalking directions to Seddon Stores
0.5 miLidlWrythe Lane, Sutton, SM5 1ADWalking 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 6JQ, 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 023BE01003436
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6JQ

Is SM4 6JQ (Morden Central) safe?

The area around SM4 6JQ records about 51 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 6JQ?

The median sale price around SM4 6JQ in Morden Central is £422,500 (about £536 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 6JQ?

There are 14 schools close to SM4 6JQ, including Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus (Good), Malmesbury Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6JQ?

The closest station to SM4 6JQ is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 797 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6JQ?

SM4 6JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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