Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BB.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SM4 4BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SM4 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Shaldon Drive, 0.8km from Cannon Hill Common in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For serious buyers, SM4 4BB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00017011 (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 4BB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.2%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

SM4 4BB has low crime rates — 10 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs8
Burglary7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.1 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.8 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils1.1 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils1.1 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cannon Hill News0.9 km
  • K Stores0.6 km
  • Shell South Merton0.6 km
  • Grand Fresh Market0.9 km
  • JK News1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Eat Well0.9 km
  • Eat Well Cafe1.0 km
  • Little Forest Folk0.8 km
  • Premier1.0 km
  • St Lawrences Church0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Kingfish0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The George Inn0.9 km
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton0.8 km
  • Morden South0.9 km
  • St Helier1.3 km