Postcode Analysis Merton, London

ST BARNABAS ROAD, CR4 2DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BARNABAS ROAD, CR4 2DW.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /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 2DW 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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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CR4 2DW — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 2DW is a safe, established residential area on St Barnabas Road, 0.9km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Graveney ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00017170 (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 2DW. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.5%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 515,000

5 sales · Mean £ 511,000

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

CR4 2DW 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour84
Vehicle crime48
Other theft28
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Links Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.5 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Furzedown Primary School

Good367 pupils0.6 km
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Graveney School

Outstanding2213 pupils0.8 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.9 km
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Penwortham Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Ramble Inn0.8 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
  • The Gorringe Park0.5 km
  • Tooting Progressive Working0.8 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Pinch Cafe1.0 km
  • Pizzeria Sette Bello0.8 km
  • Tasos Greek Souvlaki0.7 km
  • Home Made...0.9 km
  • Aha Wok0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Ambaal Stores0.2 km
  • Best One Mini Market0.2 km
  • Eternal0.2 km
  • Cozmic Cloudz Put Ltd0.5 km
  • Elka0.5 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Good Taste0.3 km
  • Burak Kebab House0.3 km
  • Yummy Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Yhaal House0.6 km
  • Appetito Pizza & Pasta Ltd0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Eelam Enterprise1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tooting0.5 km
  • Mitcham Eastfields1.0 km
  • Streatham Common1.4 km