A middling, mixed part of Merton: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and St Helier (London) Rail Station 0.3 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.
NestScope Score
78/ 100
An above-average neighbourhood
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 15,717 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools82
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
46 rated Good or better within 2 mi
67 schools in total
IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Abbotsbury Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Safety69
Is it safe?
18crimes last month
Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
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.
18 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare88
Can I see a GP?
47GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
44 GP, 3 hospitals, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Transport89
Can I get to work?
St Helier (London) Rail Station0.3 mi
Morden South Rail Station0.3 mi
32 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space98
How green is it?
13green spaces
Very green
open space all around
18.4 ha total
largest park 9.2 ha (0.08 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.1 ha) — 0.1 mi
Amenities87
Can I get the shopping done?
56shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
49 supermarkets within 2 mi
Sainsburys, Iceland, Lidl, Asda…
nearest 0.1 mi
library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Morden Central Road Local — 0.1 mi
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Getting a school place
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 6RB.
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 6RB
SM4 6RB scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and transport — 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 6RB is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,717 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 5/10).
There are 67 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 39 rated Good. The nearest school is Abbotsbury Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There were 18 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 44 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST HELIER HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SM4 6RB — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near SM4 6RB?
There are 67 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SM4 6RB, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is SM4 6RB safe?
18 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SM4 6RB in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near SM4 6RB?
Transport within 0.5 miles of SM4 6RB includes 2 train stations, 32 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 13 km² is reachable from SM4 6RB within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for SM4 6RB?
SM4 6RB has a NestScope Score of 78/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around SM4 6RB does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SM4 6RB: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
