SM4 4DR is a sought-after residential area on Arundel Avenue, 0.8km from Merton Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cannon Hill ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For serious buyers, SM4 4DR 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £717k, up 13.1% 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 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00017029 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARUNDEL AVENUE, SM4 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARUNDEL AVENUE, SM4 4DR.
401
43
£ 68,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM4 4DR 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM4 4DR's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £717k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £717k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM4 4DR. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 667,500
6 sales · Mean £ 685,500
Terraced
£ 712,500
2 sales · Mean £ 712,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM4 4DR has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Hillcross Primary School
Poplar Primary School
Perseid School
Abbotsbury Primary School
Morden Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Rutlish School
Merton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The George Inn1.0 km
- Old Rutlishians Association0.9 km
- Central Ward Residents Club0.3 km
- Blue Junction0.6 km
- Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- St Lawrences Church0.9 km
- Morden Cafe0.9 km
- At the Corner Cafe by Instagrab Pretzel0.9 km
- Cafe La Lavella0.9 km
- Jigsaw Out of school Care0.5 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Brasoveanca0.9 km
- Ashraf Halal Meat0.9 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Global Food Store (Morden) Ltd.0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Kebaby0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Morden Fish & Kebab0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Verona Italian0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Merton0.4 km
- Morden South0.6 km
- St Helier1.2 km
Bus Stops
- South Merton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM44DR · Data under Open Government Licence