Postcode Analysis Merton, London

THURLESTON AVENUE, SM4 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURLESTON AVENUE, SM4 4BN.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4BN combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£621k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £621k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SM4 4BN is a sought-after residential area on Thurleston Avenue, 0.5km 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 4BN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £621k. 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 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00017013 (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 4BN. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 565,000

8 sales · Mean £ 575,762

Semi-Detached

£ 605,950

3 sales · Mean £ 588,316

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

SM4 4BN has low crime rates — 14 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary10
Other theft10
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils0.9 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.1 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils1.5 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cannon Hill News0.6 km
  • K Stores0.8 km
  • Shell South Merton0.8 km
  • Grand Fresh Market0.6 km
  • JK News0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Eat Well0.6 km
  • Eat Well Cafe0.7 km
  • Little Forest Folk0.5 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • Morden Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Kingfish0.6 km
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Supermarkets

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

2 nearby
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.6 km
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton1.1 km
  • Morden South1.2 km
  • St Helier1.5 km