Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SM4 4BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

401

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 63,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM4 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SM4 4BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Lower Morden in Merton. Administratively it sits within Lower Morden ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, SM4 4BA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00017320 (shared with 7 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 4BA. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.9%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

SM4 4BA has low crime rates — 30 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils0.2 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.2 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils1.0 km
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Brookfield Primary Academy

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Green Lane Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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Dorchester Primary School

Good598 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Cannon Hill News0.5 km
  • Hilton Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Park Newsagents1.0 km
  • Kaneera Express0.9 km
  • The Bulgarian Shop1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Eat Well0.5 km
  • Eat Well Cafe0.2 km
  • Little Forest Folk0.6 km
  • Premier0.2 km
  • Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • The Fish & Chippy0.8 km
  • KFC Stonecot0.9 km
  • Tudor Kebab0.8 km
  • Kingfish0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Asda0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Motspur Park1.4 km
  • St Helier1.5 km
  • Morden South1.5 km