Postcode Analysis Merton, London

ACACIA ROAD, CR4 1ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACACIA ROAD, CR4 1ST.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1ST falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, CR4 1ST is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CR4 1ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Acacia Road, 0.5km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Figge's Marsh ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1ST is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1ST are sourced from Output Area E00017160 (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 1ST. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.0%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean40.2%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

CR4 1ST has low crime rates — 37 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 offences118
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.3 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • A Paris Corner0.9 km
  • Fairgreen Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Figges Marsh General Store0.9 km
  • Leonard Mini-Market0.8 km
  • SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Kings Arms Public House1.0 km
  • The Vale0.9 km
  • White Lion of Mortimer0.9 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • AFIA Cuisine0.9 km
  • AK Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bistro Przy Rondzie0.9 km
  • Chicken Express0.8 km
  • Colombo Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Morleys1.0 km
  • Dragon Inn0.6 km
  • Abbys Grill Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Kentiss1.0 km
  • Mitcham Best Chicken and Pizza Ltd1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.3 km
  • Tooting1.6 km
  • Streatham Common1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.3 km