SM4 5JA postcode in Merton, England
SM4 5JA is a postcode in Merton, in the St Helier ward. It is in the Mitcham and Morden parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where SM4 5JA is, and what is near it
- SM4 5JA
- Other postcodes in SM4 5: press one for its page
- 2 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4024, longitude -0.1877)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SM4 5JA?
- MertonCouncil, for all local services Merton: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SM4 5JA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Mitcham and MordenParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dame Siobhain McDonagh
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SM4 5JA?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for SM4 5JA. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SM4 5JA?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SM4 5JA.
Check the bin days for SM4 5JA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SM4 5JA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SM4 5JA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Merton
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SM4 5JA: 3,433 properties in Merton are at high risk (3.6% of all its properties). All the figures for Merton
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SM4 5JA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 10:01 on 23 October 2026.
- River Wandle at MordenFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle at Morden
- River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and SuttonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and Sutton
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 10:01 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SM4 5JA?
Homes in SM4 5 sold for a typical £427,150 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 56 sales, down 13.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Semi-detached £550,000 7 sales
- Terraced £562,500 24 sales
- Flat or maisonette £307,500 24 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SM4 district: a typical £475,000 from 235 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SM4 5JA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SM4 5JA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SM4 5JA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 570 homes in the neighbourhood around SM4 5JA. Over half of them (72%) are in council tax band C. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (84%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Merton for 2026‑27: £2,147. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,670 (band B) to £2,624 (band E); band C, the most common, is £1,908.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,431 |
| Band B | about 90 (16%) | £1,670 |
| Band C | about 410 (72%) | £1,908 |
| Band D | about 60 (11%) | £2,147 |
| Band E | about 10 (2%) | £2,624 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,101 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,578 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,294 |
When the homes were built
- 2% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 84% 1919 to 1939
- 2% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 10% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1965 to 1982, 2000 to 2009, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Merton before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SM4 5JA is in (ONS area E01003439), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SM4 5JA?
The nearest open schools to SM4 5JA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SM4 5JA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SM4 5JA is Morden South Rail Station, 1.1 km away in a straight line.
- Morden South Rail Station Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
- South Merton Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmCycle
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 400 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Morden Hall, 233 m away.
More stations near SM4 5JA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SM4 5JA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SM4 5JA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Morden Hall Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 020 8540 0585 400 mWalk
- Central Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2025 · Phone 020 8648 9126 500 mWalk
- Mitcham & Tooting Health Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8648 3234 700 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SM4 5JA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SM4 5JA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Lidl Charging point · 2 chargers 450 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 600 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SM4 5JA?
The nearest to the centre of SM4 5JA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - London Road - Morden 350 mWalk
- Dental Practice 500 mWalk
- Morden Dentist Phone 07545 584557 650 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SM4 5JA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 8296 2000 2.5 kmCycle
- Moorfields at St George's Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8725 1794 2.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SM4 5JA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SM4 5JA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Ashbrook House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2026 · Phone 020 8646 3096 550 mWalk
- Jericho Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 · Phone 020 8543 6686 900 mWalk
- Jubilee Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8543 3466 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SM4 5JA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SM4 5JA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Pyramid Pharmacy, Morden Hall Medical Ctr. Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8540 8333 400 mWalk
- Boots, 58 London Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed 450 mWalk
- Pyramid Pharmacy, 43 St.helier Avenue Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8646 0822 500 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SM4 5JA?
The nearest vets to the centre of SM4 5JA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The pet Vet 650 mWalk
- Merton Animal Hospital 1.5 kmCycle
- Mitcham Veterinary Surgery 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SM4 5JA in a conservation area?
The centre of SM4 5JA is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SM4 5JA?
Police.uk records 365 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SM4 5JA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 18, burglary 16, robbery 10, theft from the person 8, other crime 6, bicycle theft 5, criminal damage and arson 1, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SM4 5JA
- Ward
- St Helier
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Merton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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