Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SM4 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM4 4AD.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SM4 4AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in SM4 4AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM4 4AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Cannon Hill Common in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SM4 4AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00017035 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4AD. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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SM4 4AD has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime13
Burglary10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.8 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils1.0 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils1.4 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Cannon Hill News0.6 km
  • Hilton Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Mini Market0.6 km
  • K Stores0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Eat Well0.6 km
  • Eat Well Cafe0.8 km
  • Little Forest Folk0.5 km
  • Premier0.7 km
  • Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.6 km
  • Kings College School Sports Ground1.0 km
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Kingfish0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton1.0 km
  • Morden South1.2 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.4 km