CR4 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Meopham Road, 0.8km from Streatham Vale in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1BJ is 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. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 20.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00017282 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ.
331
32
£ 52,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1BJ 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
With 40% social renting, CR4 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 20.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1BJ. The average age is 32.1. 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
£ 534,499
10 sales · Mean £ 493,649
Semi-Detached
£ 461,000
1 sales · Mean £ 461,000
Detached
£ 480,000
2 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Flat
£ 284,000
4 sales · Mean £ 277,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1BJ has low crime rates — 46 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
Stanford Primary School
Granton Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Woodmansterne School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Gorringe Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Wheelers Newsagents0.9 km
- Manor Mini Market0.8 km
- Rams Express0.9 km
- Shreeji News0.9 km
- Tele Chem Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Fornos Delicatessen0.1 km
- Peri Peri Streatham0.7 km
- Signor Ciccio0.5 km
- HakkaMoon1.0 km
- Four Seasons Bistro0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- M M Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Rowan Fish Bar0.3 km
- Taste of China0.8 km
- Morleys0.8 km
- Sizzling Plaice0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Vale0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.8 km
- Streatham Common1.1 km
- Norbury1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41BJ · Data under Open Government Licence