Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BQ.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SM4 4BQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £628k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £628k 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 4BQ is a sought-after residential area on Shaldon Drive, 0.7km from Cannon Hill Common in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For serious buyers, SM4 4BQ 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. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £628k. 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00017014 (shared with 3 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 4BQ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 518,000

4 sales · Mean £ 540,250

Terraced

£ 513,500

6 sales · Mean £ 543,000

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

SM4 4BQ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary9
Drugs8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.5 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils0.8 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils1.4 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Hilton Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.9 km
  • Park Newsagents0.9 km
  • Cannon Hill News0.7 km
  • Grand Fresh Market0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.6 km
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The George Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre0.5 km
  • Rainbow Day Nursery0.8 km
  • The Lighthouse0.8 km
  • Eat Well0.7 km
  • Eat Well Cafe0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Kingfish0.6 km
  • Jan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morden South1.1 km
  • South Merton1.1 km
  • St Helier1.3 km