Postcode Analysis Merton, London

CROSSWAYS ROAD, CR4 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSWAYS ROAD, CR4 1DQ.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 59,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1DQ 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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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR4 1DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

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

CR4 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Crossways Road, 0.2km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, CR4 1DQ represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, up 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00017268 (shared with 5 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 1DQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.7%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean17.2%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 474,250

10 sales · Mean £ 451,900

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

CR4 1DQ has low crime rates — 45 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour59
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order18

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.4 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.9 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.4 km
  • The Ravensbury Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Chicken and Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • Metros0.8 km
  • Tag Elezz1.0 km
  • The Nine Simply Thai0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.4 km
  • Morleys0.9 km
  • Dragon Inn0.9 km
  • Morleys0.7 km
  • Pizza2Night0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cost Savers1.0 km
  • Dill & Co0.8 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.8 km
  • Rams Express0.5 km
  • Roberts1.0 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.6 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.3 km
  • Streatham Common1.9 km