Postcode Analysis Merton, London

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

295

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Avg Age

42

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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 4EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SM4 4EG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £574k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £574k 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 4EG 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM4, SM4 4EG offers 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. 79% 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 — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £574k. 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00017010 (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 4EG. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian24.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 540,000

7 sales · Mean £ 555,714

Semi-Detached

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

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

SM4 4EG has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Vehicle crime10
Drugs8
Burglary7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.1 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.9 km
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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils1.0 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils1.0 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • K Stores0.6 km
  • Shell South Merton0.6 km
  • Day One0.9 km
  • Latif Halal Meat Ltd0.9 km
  • Morden Food Centre0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The George Inn0.8 km
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.1 km
  • Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • St Lawrences Church0.7 km
  • Jigsaw Out of school Care1.0 km
  • Kenitos Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Deluxe Pizza Morden0.9 km
  • Morden Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morden South0.7 km
  • South Merton0.7 km
  • St Helier1.1 km