Postcode Analysis Merton, London

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4EB.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

41

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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 4EB 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4EB combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, SM4 4EB 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00017033 (shared with 8 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 4EB. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.2%
Asian / British Asian32.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 550,000

11 sales · Mean £ 557,772

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

SM4 4EB has low crime rates — 16 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 behaviour11
Vehicle crime9
Burglary7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.3 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils0.7 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils0.8 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.1 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The George Inn0.8 km
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.2 km
  • Blue Junction0.8 km
  • Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.7 km
  • Ganleys Irish Bar1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • St Lawrences Church0.7 km
  • Jigsaw Out of school Care0.7 km
  • Kokoro Morden1.0 km
  • Punk Wok0.9 km
  • Wimpy1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Day One0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Latif Halal Meat Ltd0.7 km
  • LONDIS0.8 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Morden Fish & Kebab0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morden South0.5 km
  • South Merton0.5 km
  • St Helier1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Merton Rail Station0.5 km