Postcode Analysis Merton, London

COMMONSIDE EAST, CR4 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMONSIDE EAST, CR4 1HH.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CR4 1HH has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

CR4 1HH is a safe, established residential area on Commonside East, 1.1km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, CR4 1HH represents 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00017367 (shared with 4 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 1HH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.2%
Asian / British Asian18.7%
Black / African / Caribbean21.1%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 392,500

8 sales · Mean £ 408,625

Flat

£ 171,500

4 sales · Mean £ 172,500

Semi-Detached

£ 429,000

2 sales · Mean £ 429,000

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

CR4 1HH has low crime rates — 40 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime15
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.8 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils1.0 km
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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils1.3 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.6 km
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ama Catering0.8 km
  • Mommies Duchie0.8 km
  • Commonside Community Cafe0.6 km
  • Ceylin's0.5 km
  • Jackietastethedifference0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • AT & K0.7 km
  • Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station0.7 km
  • Kohinoor Spice0.6 km
  • Master's Kebab Takeaway0.8 km
  • Morleys0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily Fernside0.7 km
  • Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.9 km
  • Pollards Hill Food and Wine0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Junction1.5 km
  • Mitcham Eastfields1.9 km
  • Norbury1.9 km