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SM4 Area Report

Merton

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£470,295
Median Price
Postcode district (SM4)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (SM4)
11
Schools Nearby
95/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.2/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SM4

Rental Yield
2.5
Price Growth
4.4
Safety
3.5
Schools
7.8
Transport
9.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.3
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (SM4)

Above-average crime levels for this region.

299
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-06: 272
2025-07: 312
2025-08: 311
2025-09: 272
2025-10: 313
2025-11: 295
2025-12: 279
2026-01: 274
2026-02: 262
2026-03: 313
2026-04: 321
2026-05: 264
2025-062026-05

↓ 3% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Merton)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Merton has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
6
employment
7
education
7
health
8
crime
6
housing
7
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Merton (the HPI is only published at LAD level). SM4 spans 2 local authorities; Merton is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SM4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£613,314
Merton average
-0.2%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£2,203,430
Detached
£938,409
Semi-Detached
£683,561
Terraced
£407,146
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £228,214
01/12/2003: £242,962
01/12/2004: £257,358
01/12/2005: £262,655
01/12/2006: £289,679
01/12/2007: £328,406
01/12/2008: £287,275
01/12/2009: £300,639
01/12/2010: £319,667
01/12/2011: £322,979
01/12/2012: £347,467
01/12/2013: £384,011
01/12/2014: £461,688
01/12/2015: £524,760
01/12/2016: £519,838
01/12/2017: £552,808
01/12/2018: £555,899
01/12/2019: £529,125
01/12/2020: £590,786
01/12/2021: £600,159
01/12/2022: £616,849
01/12/2023: £599,041
01/12/2024: £614,666
01/12/2025: £613,314
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

8
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Special
11
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 11 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.2
Avg Attainment 8
+6.9% vs national (42.3)
47.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 12 secondary schools in Merton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

95/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 41 Tube

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SM4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£575,000
35 sales
Semi-detached
£605,950
259 sales
Terraced
£500,000
901 sales
Flat
£300,000
385 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Merton. For the headline SM4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.2%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Merton
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaAir Quality Management AreaHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

    Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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    Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Upper Morden
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade I
    7
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    80/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:29 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.6°C
    Avg Temperature
    749mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2800h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.5 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 26.7°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 43%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    42 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    90%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    42
    Total Establishments
    Cater Link at Morden Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    The Manor HouseCaring Premises
    5/5
    The George InnPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Master ChefRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    CaterLink at Abbotsbury Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    37%
    Renewable Energy
    91g
    CO₂/kWh
    moderate
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    imports 54.3%solar 22.1%wind 14.2%gas 9.0%biomass 0.2%hydro 0.2%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    35m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 35m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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