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SM4 6LA

St Helier Avenue

St Helier

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Overview

Postcode SM4 6LA is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Morden Central area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Moreton Green.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Morden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Morden Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.7%

Approximately 28.7% 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 27 ft away from SM4 6LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Morden Central near SM4 6LA 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 6LA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.5 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
10,555.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.04(-58%)
Vehicle crime
9.56(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-72%)
Burglary
3.91(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
36.99%
Other White
65
15.51%
Pakistani
38
9.07%
Other Asian
38
9.07%
Other
25
5.97%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
28.44%
No qualifications
78
23.85%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
24.03%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.93%
Other social rented
26
20.16%
Social rents from council
11
8.53%
Total households: 129

Property prices in St Helier

Median price£448,000
Price per sq ft£575
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £514K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £448,000 (about £575 per square foot) in St Helier area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,500 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helier over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£500,000£611
Terraced47£475,000£602
Flats22£275,000£512

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Helier

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,000£486,000£428,500
2017£317,500£457,500£405,000
2018£299,500£440,000£387,500
2019£307,000£597,500£381,000
2020£298,000£470,000£415,000
2021£316,000£510,000£420,000
2022£275,000£579,000£467,500
2023£288,000£470,000£460,000
2024£282,500£497,500£471,500
2025£280,000£477,500£492,500
2026£275,000£525,250£473,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£519£476£470
2017£499£474£504
2018£509£403£483
2019£492£466£478
2020£497£448£528
2021£492£492£523
2022£521£582£590
2023£505£631£577
2024£510£558£585
2025£520£531£591
2026£517£617£644
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Helier in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20268, Chester Gardens, Morden, SM4 6QLTerracedFreehold£450,000
21 Mar 202523, Cartmel Gardens, Morden, SM4 6QNTerracedFreehold£540,000
01 Jul 202541, Crowland Walk, Morden, SM4 6QHTerracedFreehold£525,000
01 Jul 202541, Crowland Walk, Morden, SM4 6QHTerracedFreehold£525,000
21 Nov 202513, Leominster Walk, Morden, SM4 6HBTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the SM4 6LA postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAbbotsbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWhite Lodge69 St Helier Avenue, Morden, SM4 6JDWalking directions to White Lodge
0.3 miSainsbury's Local144 Central Road, Morden, SM4 5RLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLondisSt Helier Avenue, Merton, SM4 6HYWalking directions to Londis

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 6LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Judge

St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Nedra Nalda Daniel

St Helier - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Shuile Narmin Syeda

St Helier - 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
WardSt HelierE05013824
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morden CentralE02000711
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 023DE01003448
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6LA

Is SM4 6LA (Morden Central) safe?

The area around SM4 6LA records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6LA?

The median sale price around SM4 6LA in Morden Central is £448,000 (about £575 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM4 6LA?

There are 16 schools close to SM4 6LA, including Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus (Good), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Abbotsbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM4 6LA?

The closest station to SM4 6LA is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 793 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6LA?

SM4 6LA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,813 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SM4 6LA is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Judge (Labour Party), Nedra Nalda Daniel (Labour Party) and Shuile Narmin Syeda (Labour Party).