Postcode Analysis Merton, London

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean19.7%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences139
Anti-social behaviour87
Vehicle crime39
Public order35
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.5 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Vale0.7 km
  • White Lion of Mortimer0.9 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.7 km
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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