Postcode Analysis Merton, London

BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1AS 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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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR4 1AS's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Birch Walk, 0.5km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, down 1.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00017265 (shared with 8 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 1AS. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean19.7%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 520,000

3 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

CR4 1AS has low crime rates — 44 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 offences162
Anti-social behaviour81
Vehicle crime46
Public order34
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.6 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils1.0 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Tamworth Newsagents0.6 km
  • Spar Foods1.0 km
  • Casa Luso Brasileira0.9 km
  • Star Convenience Store0.9 km
  • The Wine Leaf0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.6 km
  • The Vale0.6 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • HakkaMoon0.5 km
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Aha Wok0.9 km
  • Kido Tooting0.9 km
  • Livi's Cuisine0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Mitcham's Plaice1.0 km
  • Rowan Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Good Taste0.6 km
  • Burak Kebab House0.6 km
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.5 km
  • Tooting1.2 km
  • Streatham Common1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.5 km