CR4 1BG 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% 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 £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00017277 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BG.
289
35
£ 52,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1BG 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
Cultural diversity defines CR4 1BG — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1BG. The average age is 35.3. 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
Flat
£ 275,000
8 sales · Mean £ 270,437
Detached
£ 462,750
2 sales · Mean £ 462,750
Terraced
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1BG 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.
school Local Schools
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Granton Primary School
Stanford Primary School
Woodmansterne School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Gorringe Park Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Merton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Leonard Mini-Market0.3 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.6 km
- Greens1.0 km
- Ambaal Stores0.8 km
- Best One Mini Market0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Vale0.3 km
- Purkins Wine Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Four Seasons Bistro0.7 km
- Panda Express1.0 km
- Bib's Esfihas0.9 km
- Chicken Express0.3 km
- Chicken Sky0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Morleys0.9 km
- Sizzling Plaice0.7 km
- Dragon Inn0.1 km
- Curry Master0.9 km
- Morleys0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.7 km
- Streatham Common1.1 km
- Tooting1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41BG · Data under Open Government Licence