CR4 1AA is a safe, established residential area on Grove Road, 0.7km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
CR4 1AA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, up 16.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00017280 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, CR4 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, CR4 1AA.
486
35
£ 52,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR4 1AA has a highly multicultural community character — 66% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1AA. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
5 sales · Mean £ 397,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1AA has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Granton Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Stanford Primary School
Woodmansterne School
St Mark's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Fornos Delicatessen0.4 km
- Four Seasons Bistro0.8 km
- Bib's Esfihas0.8 km
- Chicken Express0.5 km
- Chicken Sky0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rowan Fish Bar0.5 km
- Sizzling Plaice0.8 km
- Dragon Inn0.2 km
- Curry Master0.9 km
- Morleys0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Leonard Mini-Market0.4 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.5 km
- Manor Mini Market1.0 km
- Shreeji News0.9 km
- Casa Luso Brasileira0.8 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Vale0.5 km
- Purkins Wine Bar0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.6 km
- Streatham Common1.2 km
- Tooting1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41AA · Data under Open Government Licence