Affluence in SM4 4AH
How SM4 4AH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Merton Park
- Council
- Merton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,666 (2024)
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How well off SM4 4AH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM4 4AH area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Crime8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SM4 4AH area is above that, at 63.8%. 16.1% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM4 4AH area is above that, at 39.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM4 4AH area is well above that, at 47.7%. 12.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM4 4AH sits in (Merton Park): about 1,666 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.