Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AH.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 73,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SM4 4AH spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SM4 4AH is a sought-after residential area on Martin Way, 0.7km from Merton Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM4 4AH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00017022 (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 4AH. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,250

4 sales · Mean £ 269,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SM4 4AH has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour16
Vehicle crime15
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils0.6 km
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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.6 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.6 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils0.7 km
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Merton Park Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils1.1 km
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Park Academy

Good141 pupils1.1 km
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School

Outstanding693 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Mini Market0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd.1.0 km
  • Bulka Z Maslem0.8 km
  • Wimbledon Chase Gateway0.8 km
  • Artisans Depot0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Blue Junction0.8 km
  • Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.4 km
  • Ganleys Irish Bar1.0 km
  • Old Rutlishians Association0.8 km
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bella Donna0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Crown Coffee House0.8 km
  • Martins Way Cafe, Chicken and Kebab0.2 km
  • Merkur Slots1.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Crystal Chinese0.9 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • Waffle Jack's0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton0.1 km
  • Morden South0.9 km
  • Wimbledon Chase0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • South Merton Rail Station0.2 km