Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SM4 4AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

568

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 63,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM4 4AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SM4 4AP — age 35, 62% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Lower Morden in Merton. Administratively it sits within Lower Morden ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, SM4 4AP represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00017304 (shared with 20 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 4AP. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.2%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SM4 4AP has low crime rates — 20 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour29
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Dorchester Primary School

Good598 pupils0.6 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils0.6 km
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Brookfield Primary Academy

Good437 pupils0.8 km
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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.8 km
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Green Lane Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.9 km
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Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy

Outstanding892 pupils1.3 km
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Cheam Common Infants' Academy

Good426 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Creamy BTB Catering0.1 km
  • Caterlink Ltd At Dorchester Primary School0.6 km
  • Bangers and Baps0.1 km
  • Cheam Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
  • Dami Sushi0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • NSK0.9 km
  • ABI Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Noor And Hood Halal Meat0.7 km
  • JK News0.9 km
  • Tudor News0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Aldi Food Store0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • The Fish & Chippy0.9 km
  • KFC Stonecot0.9 km
  • New Capital Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pizza & Chicken 2 Go0.9 km
  • Tudor Kebab0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lord Nelson0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Worcester Park1.4 km
  • Motspur Park1.6 km
  • St Helier1.9 km