SM4 comprises the Morden area in South London's Merton borough, currently tracking at the 53rd percentile nationally for market trajectory. Over five years, residential prices have appreciated at 1.6% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.7% annually, reflecting stronger demand from tenant occupiers than owner-occupiers. Population growth has remained modest at 0.6% across the same period. The district sits within late-stage gentrification, indicating established infrastructure and amenities, though the relatively modest price growth suggests market maturation compared to earlier-stage areas. These metrics indicate a rental-focused investment profile rather than capital appreciation dynamics.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Morden · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.2 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
89 planning applications submitted in SM4 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use, 10 demolition.
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 10 (DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD STATEMENT), 11 (CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS PLAN) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 21/P2007 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND ERECTION OF A TWO STOREY (WITH ROOF LEVEL ACCOMODATION) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COMPRISING 4X SELF-CONTAINED UNITS.Mar 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 37 (Kitchen Ventilation Extract Systems) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 25/P0446 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND REDEVELOPMENT TO ERECT A 7 STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING A HOTEL (USE CLASS C1) AND ANCILLARY USES WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, GROUNDWORKS, HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, SERVICING, PLANT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS S73 APPLICATION FOR: APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF CONDITION - CONDITION 1 (COMMENCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT) APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITIONS - CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING APPLICATION 23/P2711, DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND REDEVELOPMENT TO ERECT A 7 STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING A HOTEL (USE CLASS C1) AND ANCILLARY USES WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, GROUNDWORKS, HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, SERVICING, PLANT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS. CHANGES RELATE TO; i) Proposed extension of built form at first to 6th floor along the western elevation, to facilitate increased room sizes. ii) Extension on part of the eastern elevation of the 5th floor. iii) Alteration to ground floor to provide back of house and front of house layout changes, including the provision of two additional hotel bedrooms. iv) Total increase in the number of units from 85 to 98. v) Activation of long western elevation with windows and privacy devices vi) Removal of the 2 on-site parking bays, and the provision of an off-street disabled parking bay through a contribution towards an existing car parking bay along Windermere Avenue. vii) Omission of living green walls and their replacement with architectural detailing. viii) Changes to the location of long stay cycle parking. ix) Resiting of refuse storeMar 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 7 (TRAVEL PLAN), 19 ( NON-RESIDENTIAL CO2 REDUCTIONS ) & 21a ( THE OWNER SHALL PROVIDE UPDATED ACCURATE AND VERIFIED 'AS-BUILT' DESIGN ESTIMATES OF THE 'BE SEEN' ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EACH REPORTABLE UNIT OF THE DEVELOPMENT ) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 24/P0594 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF MUSIC ROOMS TO FACILITATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PART OF PERSEID LOWER SCHOOL AND BRIGHTWELL RESPITE CARE CENTRE, TO CREATE A DEDICATED S.E.N SCHOOL COMPRISING A FRONT EXTENSION TO BRIGHTWELL RESTBITE BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING AND PARKING.Mar 2026 · pending
Morden (SM4) common questions
Is Morden up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Morden (SM4) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 40% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Morden safe?
Morden has a safety score of 21/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Morden?
The average property price in Morden (SM4) is £606k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Morden?
The median monthly rent in Morden (SM4) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Morden?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sutton (SM3), Sutton (SM1), Worcester Park (KT4), Crawley (RH10), Epsom (KT17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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