Postcode Analysis Merton, London

WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DJ.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4DJ combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£739k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £739k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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

SM4 4DJ is a sought-after residential area on Westcroft Gardens, 0.9km from Cannon Hill Common in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For serious buyers, SM4 4DJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £739k, down 7.8% 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00017030 (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 4DJ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 607,500

10 sales · Mean £ 634,525

Semi-Detached

£ 800,000

2 sales · Mean £ 800,000

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

SM4 4DJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime13
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.3 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.6 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils0.8 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils0.9 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Merton Park Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.2 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils1.2 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
  • Day One1.0 km
  • Latif Halal Meat Ltd1.0 km
  • Morden Food Centre1.0 km
  • Day 1 Linker Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.3 km
  • Blue Junction1.0 km
  • Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Deluxe Pizza Morden1.0 km
  • Morden Leisure Centre1.0 km
  • Verona1.0 km
  • Satori Kitchen0.9 km
  • Martins Way Cafe, Chicken and Kebab0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Crystal Chinese0.9 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton0.4 km
  • Morden South0.9 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Merton Rail Station0.4 km