Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Merton: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and Mitcham Tram Stop 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 15 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 6DU.
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?
14Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 47 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 66 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Harris Academy Morden (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
30crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 19)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
23GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 GP, 2 hospitals, 17 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BISHOPSFORD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
35 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 40.9 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Moreton Green — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
50shops & libraries
- 44 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Budgens, Sainsburys, Lidl…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op FR Carshalton — 0.6 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 6DU.
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 6DU
SM4 6DU scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and schools — with Mitcham Tram Stop 0.5 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM4 6DU is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,944 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is Harris Academy Morden (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 30 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BISHOPSFORD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is WILSON HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
