Postcode Analysis Merton, London

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AX.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1AX 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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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CR4 1AX has a highly multicultural community character — 64% 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 down 3.2% year-on-year.

home £228,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Firs Close, 0.3km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, CR4 1AX represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 3.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00017266 (shared with 3 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 1AX. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British36.3%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean29.6%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 227,500

20 sales · Mean £ 231,705

Terraced

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

CR4 1AX has low crime rates — 42 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 offences160
Anti-social behaviour88
Vehicle crime30
Public order29
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.4 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.9 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • A Paris Corner0.7 km
  • Fairgreen Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Figges Marsh General Store0.7 km
  • Leonard Mini-Market0.7 km
  • SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.3 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kings Arms Public House0.9 km
  • The Vale0.8 km
  • Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
  • White Lion of Mortimer0.8 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • AFIA Cuisine0.9 km
  • AK Kitchen0.8 km
  • Bib's Esfihas0.8 km
  • Bistro Przy Rondzie0.7 km
  • Chak 891.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Dragon Inn0.5 km
  • Curry Master1.0 km
  • Kentiss1.0 km
  • Morleys0.3 km
  • Peter's0.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.3 km