Affluence in SM4 5DE
How SM4 5DE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Merton Park
- Council
- Merton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,727 (2024)
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How well off SM4 5DE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM4 5DE area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth 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 households6.0
- Income7.0
- Crime7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Employment9.0
- 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 5DE area is broadly in line with that, at 60.7%. 19.1% are retired and 7.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM4 5DE area is well above that, at 47.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM4 5DE area is well above that, at 57.2%. 11.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM4 5DE sits in (Merton Park): about 1,727 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.