The Meads is in Morden and in Merton district. SM4 6AH is located in the Ravensbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Meads, Morden, SM4 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM4 6AX, SM4 6AW, SM4 6AY, SM4 6AJ, SM4 6EH, SM4 6AZ, CR4 4BY, SM4 6AQ, SM4 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM4 6AH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 47.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 46.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 56.1% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.2% | 23.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 38.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 11% | 3% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 67.1% | 62.9% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 73.9% | 51.6% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 21.7% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 14.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 51.6% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 36.3% | 35.2% | 9.8% | 26.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.9% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 10.1% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meads was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Meads has the 22nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 78th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 The Meads, 8 Wandle Road, Morden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-05-09 | £215,000 |
| Flat 1 The Meads, 8 Wandle Road, Morden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £236,250 | 2025-05-09 | £236,250 |
| Flat 2 The Meads, 2 Wandle Road, Morden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-03 | £260,031 |
| Flat 1 The Meads, 2 Wandle Road, Morden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-11-30 | £175,199 |
| Flat 2 The Meads, 4 Wandle Road, Morden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-09-19 | £280,545 |
SM4 6AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Cricket Green , CR4 4LA | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer Primary School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Academy Church Road , CR4 3BE | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Acorn School Morden Cottage , Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooting & Mitcham Football Club | The Hub, Imperial Fields Bishopsford Road | 237 yd | |
| The Meal Team | Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road | 237 yd | |
| Harris Academy Morden | 131 Lilleshall Road, Morden | 426 yd | |
| River Side Cafe | Cafe, Ravensbury Park Medical Centre, 1-3 Ravensbury Lane | 459 yd | |
| The Casuarina Tree | 407 London Road, Mitcham | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shak | Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road | 237 yd | |
| Jays Peri Peri Chicken | 7 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road | 281 yd | |
| Southsea Fish Bar | 1 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road | 319 yd | |
| Mitcham Kebab | 388 London Road, Mitcham | 798 yd | |
| Chicken World | 345 London Road, Mitcham | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Harris Academy Morden LILLESHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 799 yd | |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Melrose School MELROSE SCHOOL MELROSE SCHOOL CHURCH ROAD | 888 yd | |
| Mitcham Cricket Club Cricket Green | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Canons Leisure Centre (Mitcham) CANONS LEISURE CENTRE CANONS LEISURE CENTRE MADEIRA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.