Postcode Analysis Merton, London

ELDERTREE PLACE, CR4 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDERTREE PLACE, CR4 1AH.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1AH 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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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, CR4 1AH 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 5.7% year-on-year.

home £308,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Eldertree Place, 0.8km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1AH 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, up 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00017282 (shared with 7 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 1AH. 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

White / British50.6%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean22.3%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 307,500

4 sales · Mean £ 308,000

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

CR4 1AH has low crime rates — 48 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 offences142
Anti-social behaviour83
Vehicle crime34
Other theft27
Drugs27

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.5 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.8 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Leonard Mini-Market0.3 km
  • SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.6 km
  • Post Office1.0 km
  • Tamworth Newsagents0.7 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Vale0.4 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Four Seasons Bistro0.7 km
  • Panda Express1.0 km
  • Bib's Esfihas0.9 km
  • Chicken Express0.4 km
  • Chicken Sky0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Morleys0.9 km
  • Sizzling Plaice0.7 km
  • Dragon Inn0.2 km
  • Curry Master0.9 km
  • Morleys0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.7 km
  • Streatham Common1.1 km
  • Tooting1.5 km