CR7 6EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Galpins Road, 1.1km from Thornton Heath in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For families considering a move, CR7 6EW represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £423k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR7 6EW are sourced from Output Area E00017363 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALPINS ROAD, CR7 6EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALPINS ROAD, CR7 6EW.
334
37
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR7 6EW 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 37, CR7 6EW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £423k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR7 6EW. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 419,000
9 sales · Mean £ 408,227
Flat
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR7 6EW has low crime rates — 43 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
Gonville Academy
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
William Morris Primary School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Harris Academy Merton
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Jolens0.9 km
- N A Food And Wine1.0 km
- Bottom Bay0.8 km
- Karolek0.8 km
- R N Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Huang's Kitchen0.9 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Grill Father0.8 km
- Laagha's Chicken And Waffles0.8 km
- AT & K0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Memory Gate Photo Cafe0.9 km
- Ceylin's0.6 km
- Jackietastethedifference0.6 km
- Rooster N Pizza0.6 km
- Bawarchi1.0 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co Op0.6 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Little Cheap Booze Store0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cava-Ri0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.7 km
- Thornton Heath1.8 km
- Mitcham Junction2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR76EW · Data under Open Government Licence