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SM4 6RW

Middleton Road

Ravensbury

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Overview

Postcode SM4 6RW is located in a major urban area, within the Ravensbury ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the St Helier North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Helier North is £65,627 per year. The nearest station is St Helier, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Moreton Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

St Helier North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,175 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St Helier North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Helier North is £65,627 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from SM4 6RW.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier North near SM4 6RW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM4 6RW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier
0.8 mi

4

Morden South

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Morden South
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
9,461.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.88(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.16(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+44%)
Public order
7.66(+13%)
Vehicle crime
4.38(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
132
41.77%
Other White
47
14.87%
Other Asian
38
12.03%
African
32
10.13%
Pakistani
26
8.23%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.61%
No qualifications
62
25.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
31.43%
Other social rented
27
25.71%
Owns outright
24
22.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.38%
Social rents from council
8
7.62%
Total households: 105

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM4 6RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 2025Marshall House, 124, Middleton Road, Morden, SM4 6RWOtherFreehold£1,600,000
26 May 20269, Shaw Court, Malmesbury Road, Morden, SM4 6HHTerracedFreehold£550,000
20 Jun 2025330, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BXTerracedFreehold£505,000
31 Mar 202542, Muchelney Road, Morden, SM4 6HUTerracedFreehold£263,600
01 Sept 202515, Merevale Crescent, Morden, SM4 6HLTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the SM4 6RW postcode area, located within St Helier North, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM4 6RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMalmesbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCanterbury Campus and Lavender CampusPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM4 6RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM4 6RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlWrythe Lane, Sutton, SM5 1ADWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLondisRosehill Avenue, Sutton, SM5 1AGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miRosehill Post Office25 The Market, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AGWalking directions to Rosehill Post Office
0.4 miBest One55 Rose Hill, Sutton, SM1 3HEWalking directions to Best One
0.5 miSeddon StoresBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BBWalking directions to Seddon Stores

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 6RW, 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)St Helier NorthE02000712
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 024AE01003438
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM4 6RW

Is SM4 6RW (St Helier North) safe?

The area around SM4 6RW records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6RW?

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

What schools are near SM4 6RW?

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

What is the nearest station to SM4 6RW?

The closest station to SM4 6RW is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 950 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM4 6RW?

SM4 6RW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,175 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM4 6RW (St Helier North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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