Grove Road is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 1AF is located in the Longthornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 1AB, CR4 1AU, SW16 5SZ, SW16 5TJ, SW16 5JR, SW16 5JT, CR4 1BG, CR4 1AE, CR4 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR4 1AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 52.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47.6% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR4 1AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 42.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 43% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 53.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 8.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 16.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 37.6% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 15.1% | 4.6% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 3.2% | -7.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 48.1% | 42.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 55.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 55.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 10% | -5.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 56.1% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 29.8% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 1% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Figge's Marsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Figge's Marsh and the 269th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Grove Road, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-25 | £446,948 |
| 187 Grove Road, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-01-14 | £500,780 |
| 179 Grove Road, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-08-21 | £485,344 |
| 191 Grove Road, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-12-13 | £467,609 |
| 205 Grove Road, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-03-31 | £304,335 |
CR4 1AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR4 1AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecholme Primary School Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonesome Primary School Grove Road , CR4 1SD | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Primary School Sandy Lane , Figges Marsh CR4 2YA | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mums cafe 11 | 7 Leonard Road, Streatham | 244 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe Restaurant | 25 Rowan Road, Streatham | 414 yd | |
| Fornos Delicatessen | 17A Rowan Road, Streatham | 414 yd | |
| Chicken Express | Shop, 180 Rowan Road | 445 yd | |
| Signor Ciccio | Ground Floor, 132 Streatham Vale | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 332 yd | |
| Purkins Wine Bar | 174 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Kebab | 366 Grove Road, Mitcham | 41 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 376 Grove Road, Mitcham | 41 yd | |
| Rowan Fish Bar | 184 Rowan Road, Streatham | 442 yd | |
| Rowan Tandoori | 174 Rowan Road, Streatham | 442 yd | |
| Sizzling Plaice | 101 Streatham Vale, London | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 445 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 666 yd | |
| Tesco | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground OAKLEIGH WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 151 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 433 yd |
| Eastfields Youth Centre Acacia Road | 536 yd | |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Figges Marsh LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
| Westminster City School Sports Ground (Closed) Tamworth Lane | grass pitches | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.