CR4 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Birch Walk, 0.5km 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, down 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00017265 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS.
370
38
£ 52,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1AS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR4 1AS's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1AS. 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
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
Terraced
£ 520,000
3 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1AS has low crime rates — 44 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
Beecholme Primary School
Lonesome 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
Stanford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Tamworth Newsagents0.6 km
- Spar Foods1.0 km
- Casa Luso Brasileira0.9 km
- Star Convenience Store0.9 km
- The Wine Leaf0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Purkins Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Vale0.6 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- HakkaMoon0.5 km
- Fornos Delicatessen0.6 km
- Aha Wok0.9 km
- Kido Tooting0.9 km
- Livi's Cuisine0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Mitcham's Plaice1.0 km
- Rowan Fish Bar0.7 km
- Good Taste0.6 km
- Burak Kebab House0.6 km
- Peters Fish and Kebab0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.5 km
- Tooting1.2 km
- Streatham Common1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41AS · Data under Open Government Licence