Postcode Analysis Merton, London

COMMONSIDE EAST, CR4 1HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMONSIDE EAST, CR4 1HE.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1HE 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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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CR4 1HE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £515k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

home £515,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1HE is a safe, established residential area on Commonside East, 0.3km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00184344 (shared with 6 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 1HE. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.3%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean28.6%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 545,000

5 sales · Mean £ 505,400

Semi-Detached

£ 407,500

1 sales · Mean £ 407,500

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

CR4 1HE has low crime rates — 35 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson17
Burglary14

school Local Schools

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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.9 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils1.0 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.5 km
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.2 km
  • The Ravensbury Arms0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Panda Express1.0 km
  • Ceylin's0.9 km
  • Jackietastethedifference0.9 km
  • Rooster N Pizza1.0 km
  • Royal chicken1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Morleys0.8 km
  • Sherwood Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Wings Cottage0.3 km
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.9 km
  • Kohinoor Spice0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.7 km
  • Pollards Hill Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Rams Express0.3 km
  • Shreeji News0.3 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields1.1 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.1 km
  • Norbury2.0 km