CR4 2EQ is a safe, established residential area on Park Avenue, 0.9km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Graveney ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR4 2EQ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 2EQ are sourced from Output Area E00017179 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, CR4 2EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, CR4 2EQ.
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37
£ 63,800 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 2EQ 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR4 2EQ — 62% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 2EQ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 2EQ has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Beecholme Primary School
Links Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Furzedown Primary School
Granton Primary School
Lonesome Primary School
Graveney School
Penwortham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Eastern European Food0.8 km
- J S Supermarket Ltd T/A Sharon's0.8 km
- Seely Superstore0.6 km
- Spar Foods0.5 km
- Ambaal Stores0.2 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Purkins Wine Bar0.1 km
- The Ramble Inn0.9 km
- The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- The Gorringe Park0.8 km
- The Vale0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- G & I Takeaway0.9 km
- HakkaMoon0.2 km
- Cut The Mustard0.9 km
- Little VIllage Kitchen0.9 km
- Il Mulino Tooting0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Mitcham's Plaice0.5 km
- Burak Kebab House0.1 km
- Yummy Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Chris's Fishbar1.0 km
- Rowan Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tooting0.8 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.0 km
- Streatham Common1.1 km
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