Postcode Analysis Merton, London

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, CR4 4BH.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

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

65% of CR4 4BH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 4BH is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.6km from Lower Mitcham in Merton. Administratively it sits within Ravensbury ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

The people who live in CR4 4BH are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00017402 (shared with 7 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 4BH. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.2%
Asian / British Asian23.8%
Black / African / Caribbean29.9%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Flat

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

Crime around CR4 4BH is moderate at 51 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour65
Public order23
Other theft22
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Cranmer Primary School

Good543 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Cricket Green School

Outstanding230 pupils0.6 km
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Benedict Academy

Inadequate207 pupils0.6 km
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Melrose School

Good57 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils0.8 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • News & Food0.4 km
  • Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Canons Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Zaino Food Service Ltd1.0 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Surrey Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Casuarina Tree0.1 km
  • Ditchy's jerk ltd0.7 km
  • Pawelek Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Ltd0.4 km
  • Pipasa1.0 km
  • Super Pizza0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Mitcham Kebab0.4 km
  • Chicken World0.4 km
  • The Shak0.3 km
  • Wok Inc.1.0 km
  • Southsea Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Junction1.1 km
  • Mitcham Eastfields1.7 km
  • Morden South1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mitcham Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Mitcham Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Mitcham Tram Stop0.1 km