Postcode Analysis Merton, London

THURLESTON AVENUE, SM4 4BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

316

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

48%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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.7 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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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils1.4 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
  • Premier0.7 km
  • Morden Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Kingfish0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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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