Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SPENCER ROAD, CR4 1SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER ROAD, CR4 1SG.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1SG 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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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CR4 1SG has a highly multicultural community character — 60% 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 1SG is a safe, established residential area on Spencer Road, 0.5km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cricket Green ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1SG are sourced from Output Area E00017163 (shared with 3 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 1SG. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.4%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.9%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

10 sales · Mean £ 383,711

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

CR4 1SG has low crime rates — 47 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 offences142
Anti-social behaviour76
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order21
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.2 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.3 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good346 pupils0.9 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.9 km
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Cricket Green School

Outstanding230 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Windmill0.4 km
  • Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.7 km
  • White Lion of Mortimer0.6 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Chicken and Grill Ltd0.5 km
  • Livi's Cuisine0.8 km
  • Rangoes Grill0.6 km
  • Tag Elezz0.5 km
  • Vee & Jay's Gayaadze0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Ice Cream & Desert Heaven and Pizza Romano0.7 km
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.3 km
  • Tasty Chicken0.7 km
  • Abbys Grill Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Kentiss0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Family Food Centre0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.4 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.2 km
  • Tooting1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.4 km