Postcode Analysis Merton, London

ARUNDEL AVENUE, SM4 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDEL AVENUE, SM4 4DP.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM4 4DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4DP combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £800k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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SM4 4DP is a sought-after residential area on Arundel Avenue, 0.8km from Merton Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM4, SM4 4DP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £800k. 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 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00017029 (shared with 5 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 4DP. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

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

SM4 4DP has low crime rates — 20 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime12
Burglary7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.4 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils0.6 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils0.8 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.9 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils1.0 km
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Merton Park Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The George Inn1.0 km
  • Old Rutlishians Association0.9 km
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.3 km
  • Blue Junction0.6 km
  • Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • St Lawrences Church0.9 km
  • Morden Cafe0.9 km
  • At the Corner Cafe by Instagrab Pretzel1.0 km
  • Cafe La Lavella0.9 km
  • Jigsaw Out of school Care0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Brasoveanca1.0 km
  • Ashraf Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Global Food Store (Morden) Ltd.1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Rana Foods &Halal Meat Limited0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Kebaby0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Morden Fish & Kebab0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Verona Italian0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton0.3 km
  • Morden South0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Merton Rail Station0.3 km