Postcode Analysis Merton, London

GROVE ROAD, CR4 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, CR4 1AA.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

home £405,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British34.0%
Asian / British Asian28.7%
Black / African / Caribbean26.5%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Anti-social behaviour58
Vehicle crime30
Other theft28
Drugs21

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.1 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.6 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.7 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.8 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Vale0.5 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.8 km
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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