SM4 4BQ is a sought-after residential area on Shaldon Drive, 0.7km from Cannon Hill Common in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For serious buyers, SM4 4BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £628k. 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00017014 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BQ.
380
40
£ 68,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM4 4BQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £628k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £628k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4BQ. The average age is 40.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 518,000
4 sales · Mean £ 540,250
Terraced
£ 513,500
6 sales · Mean £ 543,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4BQ has low crime rates — 12 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
Aragon Primary School
Morden Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Abbotsbury Primary School
Perseid School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Hilton Pharmacy0.6 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
- Park Newsagents0.9 km
- Cannon Hill News0.7 km
- Grand Fresh Market0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Central Ward Residents Club0.6 km
- Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- The George Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre0.5 km
- Rainbow Day Nursery0.8 km
- The Lighthouse0.8 km
- Eat Well0.7 km
- Eat Well Cafe0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Kingfish0.6 km
- Jan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morden South1.1 km
- South Merton1.1 km
- St Helier1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44BQ · Data under Open Government Licence