Postcode report
CR4 1EG Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CR4 1EG: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR4 1EG is a postcode in Longthornton, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR4 1EG, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR4 1EG are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CR4 1EG is based on Merton 017 Census 2021. It covers 9,339 residents, 7,512 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CR4 1EG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £343k from 72 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CR4 1EG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CR4 1EG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CR4 1EG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 38 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CR4 1EG
Is CR4 1EG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CR4 1EG?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CR4 1EG?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CR4 1EG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CR4 1EG?
LocaleIQ matched CR4 1EG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CR4 1EG?
The latest median sold price is £343k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR4 1EG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 38 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.