CR4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Firs Close, 0.4km 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, down 32.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00017265 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY.
370
38
£ 52,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1AY 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.
Area Character
59% of CR4 1AY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 32.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1AY. 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
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
£ 327,500
10 sales · Mean £ 334,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1AY 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.
school Local Schools
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Granton Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Bond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Fornos Delicatessen0.6 km
- Four Seasons Bistro1.0 km
- AFIA Cuisine1.0 km
- AK Kitchen0.8 km
- Bib's Esfihas0.7 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Rowan Fish Bar0.8 km
- Sizzling Plaice1.0 km
- Dragon Inn0.4 km
- Curry Master0.9 km
- Morleys0.4 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- A Paris Corner0.7 km
- Figges Marsh General Store0.7 km
- Leonard Mini-Market0.6 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.2 km
- SUTTON ASSOCIATES LTD.0.9 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Vale0.7 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.9 km
- Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.4 km
- Tooting1.2 km
- Streatham Common1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41AY · Data under Open Government Licence