SM4 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Hillcross Avenue, 0.5km from Lower Morden in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For serious buyers, SM4 4BY 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £467k, down 23.0% 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00017015 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BY.
390
42
£ 68,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM4 4BY's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £467k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 23.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4BY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
Terraced
£ 475,000
4 sales · Mean £ 491,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4BY has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hatfeild Primary School
Aragon Primary School
Hillcross Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
Morden Primary School
Brookfield Primary Academy
Joseph Hood Primary School
Abbey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- The George Inn0.9 km
- Central Ward Residents Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Copse0.8 km
- St Lawrences Church0.9 km
- Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre0.2 km
- Rainbow Day Nursery0.5 km
- The Lighthouse0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chicken World1.0 km
- The Fish & Chippy0.8 km
- KFC Stonecot0.9 km
- Tudor Kebab0.8 km
- Kingfish0.4 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hilton Pharmacy0.4 km
- Park Newsagents0.8 km
- Kaneera Express0.9 km
- NSK0.8 km
- Grand Fresh Market0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morden South1.2 km
- St Helier1.3 km
- South Merton1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44BY · Data under Open Government Licence