Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MAYCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4DA.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 73,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SM4 4DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, SM4 4DA offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM4 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00017022 (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 4DA. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 672,500

4 sales · Mean £ 638,125

Flat

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Semi-Detached

£ 603,500

4 sales · Mean £ 566,750

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

SM4 4DA has low crime rates — 17 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime13
Burglary8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Poplar Primary School

Good670 pupils0.4 km
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Hillcross Primary School

Good479 pupils0.6 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils0.8 km
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils0.8 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils0.9 km
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Merton Park Primary School

Outstanding232 pupils0.9 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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Morden Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Old Rutlishians Association0.8 km
  • Blue Junction0.6 km
  • Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.3 km
  • Ganleys Irish Bar0.8 km
  • Central Ward Residents Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Morden Cafe0.9 km
  • At the Corner Cafe by Instagrab Pretzel0.9 km
  • Cafe La Lavella0.9 km
  • Galaxy Cafe1.0 km
  • Jigsaw Out of school Care0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Mini Market0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd.0.8 km
  • Bulka Z Maslem0.7 km
  • Wimbledon Chase Gateway1.0 km
  • Brasoveanca0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Kebaby0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Merton0.2 km
  • Morden South0.7 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Merton Rail Station0.1 km