Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ.

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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 1BJ 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
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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 1BJ 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 20.3% year-on-year.

home £402,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1BJ 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1BJ 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 20.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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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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

£ 534,499

10 sales · Mean £ 493,649

Semi-Detached

£ 461,000

1 sales · Mean £ 461,000

Detached

£ 480,000

2 sales · Mean £ 480,000

Flat

£ 284,000

4 sales · Mean £ 277,000

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

CR4 1BJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour85
Vehicle crime40
Other theft27
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.4 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.5 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.5 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.9 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Wheelers Newsagents0.9 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.8 km
  • Rams Express0.9 km
  • Shreeji News0.9 km
  • Tele Chem Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Peri Peri Streatham0.7 km
  • Signor Ciccio0.5 km
  • HakkaMoon1.0 km
  • Four Seasons Bistro0.7 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • M M Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Rowan Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Taste of China0.8 km
  • Morleys0.8 km
  • Sizzling Plaice0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • The Vale0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.8 km
  • Streatham Common1.1 km
  • Norbury1.4 km