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Postcode report

Is CR9 4AA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

High crime rate7.7/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourOther TheftPublic Order…and 2 more

Trend -14% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 3.3/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 5/10England
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area64.2%Average for London55%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, asian indian
Immediate area20.6%Average for London29.5%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area46%Average for London41.2%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,176Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area61.6%Average for London66.3%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area77.5%Average for London47.2%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area83.4%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied77.5% dominant

Owned77.5%
Private rent13.3%
Social rent8.9%

Plenty of well-rated schools 6 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 12 matched

Family Swimming Sat 14:30All ages · Westcroft Leisure Centre · 2.4 km
Swimming
Family Swimming Sat 15:30All ages · Westcroft Leisure Centre · 2.4 km
Swimming
Family Swimming Sat 16:00All ages · Westcroft Leisure Centre · 2.4 km
Swimming

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks3street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About CR9 4AA: area rating, property, schools and local change

CR9 4AA is a postcode in Beddington, Sutton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR9 4AA, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CR9 4AA are schools and education and jobs, while safety 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 CR9 4AA is based on Sutton 011 Census 2021. It covers 10,844 residents, 2,176 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% 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 5/10.

Families checking schools near CR9 4AA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 CR9 4AA 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 CR9 4AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 CR9 4AA

Is CR9 4AA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% 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 CR9 4AA?

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 CR9 4AA?

6 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 CR9 4AA?

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 CR9 4AA?

LocaleIQ matched CR9 4AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

Is there much building or roadworks around CR9 4AA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.