Affluence in SM4 5JX
How SM4 5JX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Morden Central
- Council
- Merton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,857 (2024)
How well off SM4 5JX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM4 5JX area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Employment4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
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 5JX area is broadly in line with that, at 59.8%. 11.1% are retired and 9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM4 5JX area is below that, at 28.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM4 5JX area is above that, at 39.6%. 20.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM4 5JX sits in (Morden Central): about 1,857 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.