Postcode Analysis Merton, London

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

401

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 63,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM4 4BZ 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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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM4 4BZ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£586k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £586k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.

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

SM4 4BZ is a sought-after residential area on Hillcross Avenue, 0.5km from Lower Morden in Merton. Administratively it sits within Lower Morden ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For serious buyers, SM4 4BZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £586k, up 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00017320 (shared with 7 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 4BZ. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.9%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 496,500

4 sales · Mean £ 468,375

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

SM4 4BZ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Criminal damage and arson30
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft16
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Hatfeild Primary School

Requires Improvement421 pupils0.2 km
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Aragon Primary School

Good600 pupils0.3 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.9 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Brookfield Primary Academy

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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Green Lane Primary and Nursery School

Good389 pupils1.4 km
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Dorchester Primary School

Good598 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Morden Leisure Centre1.0 km
  • Cafe Royale0.8 km
  • The Copse0.9 km
  • Bangers and Baps1.0 km
  • Dami Sushi1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Grand Fresh Market0.5 km
  • JK News0.2 km
  • The Butterfly Patch0.7 km
  • Tudor News0.8 km
  • Lakshans0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Kingfish0.2 km
  • The Fish & Chippy0.8 km
  • KFC Stonecot0.9 km
  • Tudor Kebab0.8 km
  • Chicken World0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Asda0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Motspur Park1.4 km
  • Morden South1.4 km
  • St Helier1.4 km