Postcode Analysis Merton, London

GALPINS ROAD, CR7 6EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALPINS ROAD, CR7 6EW.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British25.1%
Asian / British Asian27.5%
Black / African / Caribbean32.2%
Other / Mixed15.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour84
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime22
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.4 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.6 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.8 km
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School

Good259 pupils0.9 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils0.9 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cava-Ri0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbury1.7 km
  • Thornton Heath1.8 km
  • Mitcham Junction2.2 km