Postcode Analysis Merton, London

GROVE ROAD, CR4 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

397

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CR4 1AF — 58% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £450,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Grove Road, 0.8km from Streatham Vale in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, CR4 1AF represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00017274 (shared with 5 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 1AF. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.2%
Asian / British Asian24.8%
Black / African / Caribbean19.4%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 429,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CR4 1AF is moderate at 50 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 offences163
Anti-social behaviour89
Vehicle crime49
Other theft32
Public order27

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.4 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.7 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.8 km
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Links Primary School

Good381 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Casa Luso Brasileira0.6 km
  • Star Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Wine Leaf0.6 km
  • Vale Mini Market News Food \& Wine0.4 km
  • Biala Roza0.7 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Aha Wok0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Streatham0.6 km
  • Signor Ciccio0.4 km
  • Four Seasons Bistro0.6 km
  • Piccolino Cafe1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Gourmet China Cook0.9 km
  • Good Taste0.7 km
  • Sizzling Plaice0.6 km
  • Dragon Inn0.0 km
  • Curry Master0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.6 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Vale0.3 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.8 km
  • Streatham Common1.0 km
  • Tooting1.4 km