Living in SM4, Merton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SM4 in Merton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Merton: £612,681, up 0.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SM4
77 recorded home sales on the streets around central SM4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £420,000 and a range from £162,500 to £700,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 ROUGEMONT AVENUE, SM4 5PY | terraced | £600,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 19 BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, SM4 5LA | flat-maisonette | £280,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 151 ABBOTSBURY ROAD, SM4 5JX | terraced | £510,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 1 PARKVIEW APARTMENTS, 197 LONDON ROAD, SM4 5PT | flat-maisonette | £280,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 278 CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5RG | semi-detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 127 ABBOTSBURY ROAD, SM4 5JX | terraced | £495,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
115 schools within 3 miles , of which 97% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Singlegate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
70 state primary and 16 state secondary schools within range, plus 16 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
16 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Donhead Preparatory School, Hall School Wimbledon, Homefield Preparatory School, Jus'T'Learn, King's College School, Liberty Woodland School and others.
All 16 fee-paying schools near SM4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: St George's Hospital Medical School.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
276 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SM4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Merton's figures.
Common questions about SM4
What is the average house price in SM4?
The average sold price in Merton is £612,681 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SM4?
Prices in Merton are up 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SM4?
The median of 77 recorded sales around central SM4 in the last 2 years is £420,000, ranging from £162,500 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SM4?
115 schools sit within 3 miles of central SM4, and 97% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SM4?
276 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SM4 at risk of flooding?
Central SM4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SM4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 97% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £420,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 276 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SM4 safe?
276 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SM4 or SM3, SM4 or SW20, SM4 or SM1.
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