Salcombe Drive is in Morden and in Merton district. SM4 4LD is located in the Lower Morden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salcombe Drive, Morden, SM4 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM4 4LR, SM4 4LF, SM4 4LS, SM4 4JZ, SM4 4LE, SM4 4LG, SM4 4RX, SM4 4RR, SM4 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM4 4LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 35.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 51% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 53.7% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.1% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 20.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 18.5% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 12.4% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 74.5% | 66.9% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 67.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 67.7% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 67.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 21.9% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 0.5% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salcombe Drive was 104.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.7% higher than the Lower Morden average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salcombe Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Lower Morden and the 124th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Salcombe Drive, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2021-12-22 | £488,246 |
| 10 Salcombe Drive, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £456,000 | 2021-11-24 | £486,875 |
| 20 Salcombe Drive, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-04-08 | £537,432 |
| 14 Salcombe Drive, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-03-23 | £568,831 |
| 1 Salcombe Drive, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2019-09-25 | £598,109 |
SM4 4LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aragon Primary School Aragon Primary School , Aragon Road SM4 4QU | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Primary School Dorchester Road , KT4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School London Road , North Cheam SM3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School Green Lane , KT4 8AS | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangers and Baps | Garth Road Industrial Centre, 193 Garth Road | 328 yd | |
| Creamy BTB Catering | Unit 2, Garth Road Industrial Centre, 193 Garth Road | 332 yd | |
| Cheam Cafe Restaurant | 832 London Road, North Cheam | 475 yd | |
| The Orangery | St Raphaels Hospice, St Anthonys Hospital | 488 yd | |
| The Emperor | 71 - 73 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson T/A Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | Lord Nelson, 837 London Road | 425 yd | |
| Morden Brook | The Morden Brook Public House, Lower Morden Lane | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Ocean | 830 London Road, North Cheam | 475 yd | |
| Marina | 826 London Road, North Cheam | 475 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 33 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 707 yd | |
| KFC Stonecot | 5 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 788 yd | |
| New Capital Chinese Takeaway | 718 London Road, North Cheam | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 788 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aragon Primary School ARAGON ROAD | tennis courts | 703 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields Tudor Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 958 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.