SM4 4DL 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 4DL 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £620k, up 8.1% 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 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00017030 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DL.
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47
£ 68,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM4 4DL's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4DL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 595,000
13 sales · Mean £ 606,326
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4DL 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.
school Local Schools
Hillcross Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Poplar Primary School
Rutlish School
Morden Primary School
Merton Park Primary School
Perseid School
Hatfeild Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Chase Kebab0.8 km
- Galaxy Cafe0.9 km
- Jigsaw Out of school Care0.9 km
- Fireaway Wimbledon0.8 km
- The David Lloyd Club0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Jan Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Crystal Chinese0.9 km
- Pizza Go Go0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Day 1 Linker Food & Wine0.9 km
- K Stores0.2 km
- Merton Wine Merchants0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Central Ward Residents Club0.3 km
- Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Merton0.5 km
- Morden South1.0 km
- Wimbledon Chase1.0 km
Bus Stops
- South Merton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44DL · Data under Open Government Licence