Postcode report
Is SM4 6AZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SM4 6AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SM4 6AZ is a postcode in Ravensbury, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SM4 6AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SM4 6AZ are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SM4 6AZ is based on Sutton 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,326 residents, 6,816 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SM4 6AZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SM4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £440k from 79 rolling sales, down 10.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SM4 6AZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SM4 6AZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SM4 6AZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SM4 6AZ
Is SM4 6AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SM4 6AZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SM4 6AZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SM4 6AZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SM4 6AZ?
LocaleIQ matched SM4 6AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SM4 6AZ?
The latest median sold price is £440k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SM4 6AZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.