SM4 4BW 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.
For serious buyers, SM4 4BW 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 £583k, down 7.6% 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00017009 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THURLESTON AVENUE, SM4 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THURLESTON AVENUE, SM4 4BW.
316
38
£ 68,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM4 4BW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £583k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £583k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4BW. The average age is 38.5. 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
£ 570,000
23 sales · Mean £ 550,239
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
7 sales · Mean £ 508,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4BW has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hillcross Primary School
Hatfeild Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
Aragon Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Morden Primary School
Poplar Primary School
Rutlish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Eat Well0.6 km
- Eat Well Cafe0.7 km
- Little Forest Folk0.5 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Morden Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jan Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Kingfish0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Central Ward Residents Club0.6 km
- Kings College School Sports Ground1.0 km
- Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Merton1.1 km
- Morden South1.2 km
- Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44BW · Data under Open Government Licence