Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Merton: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and South Merton Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 13 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SM4 4AZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
8Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 48 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 72 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Morden Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
50GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48 GP, 2 hospitals, 21 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MERIT URGENT — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
South Merton Rail Station0.4 mi
Morden South Rail Station0.5 mi
25 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 76 ha total
- largest park 43.2 ha (0.18 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (27 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
59shops & libraries
- 52 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Iceland, Lidl…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Morden Martin Way Local — 0.4 mi
In Merton, 67% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (89% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 88% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Merton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SM4 4AZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SM4.
Average sold price by property type across the SM4 district, 2021–2026.
About SM4 4AZ
SM4 4AZ scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM4 4AZ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 29,530 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 72 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 40 rated Good. The nearest school is Hillcross Primary School, within a short walk.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 48 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 21 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MERIT URGENT, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is NELSON HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
