SM4 4BE 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM4, SM4 4BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k, up 16.3% year-on-year. 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 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00017012 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BE.
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£ 68,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4BE 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.
Area Character
SM4 4BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £635k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4BE. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 530,000
11 sales · Mean £ 538,668
Semi-Detached
£ 715,000
1 sales · Mean £ 715,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4BE has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Hillcross Primary School
Hatfeild Primary School
Morden Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Aragon Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
Poplar Primary School
Perseid School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cannon Hill News0.9 km
- K Stores0.7 km
- Shell South Merton0.7 km
- Grand Fresh Market0.9 km
- JK News0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Eat Well0.9 km
- Eat Well Cafe0.9 km
- Little Forest Folk0.8 km
- Premier0.9 km
- St Lawrences Church0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Kingfish0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The George Inn0.9 km
- Central Ward Residents Club0.4 km
- Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Merton0.9 km
- Morden South0.9 km
- St Helier1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44BE · Data under Open Government Licence