Postcode Analysis Merton, London

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

390

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4BX combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£615k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

SM4 4BX is a sought-after residential area on Hillcross Avenue, 0.7km from Lower Morden in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM4, SM4 4BX 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k, down 2.6% 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 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00017015 (shared with 11 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 4BX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.6%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
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

Terraced

£ 590,000

11 sales · Mean £ 567,636

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

SM4 4BX has low crime rates — 13 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime9
Drugs6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.4 km
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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.6 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils0.7 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils1.4 km
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Brookfield Primary Academy

Good437 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • NSK0.9 km
  • Hilton Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Park Newsagents0.8 km
  • Kaneera Express0.9 km
  • Cannon Hill News0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Fish & Chippy0.9 km
  • Tudor Kebab0.9 km
  • Kingfish0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.7 km
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • The George Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blue Diamond Lower Morden Garden Centre0.4 km
  • Rainbow Day Nursery0.7 km
  • The Lighthouse0.8 km
  • Eat Well0.7 km
  • Eat Well Cafe0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morden South1.1 km
  • St Helier1.2 km
  • South Merton1.3 km