Yorkshire Road is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 1PQ is located in the Pollards Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yorkshire Road, Mitcham, CR4 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 1PW, CR4 1RP, CR4 1QD, CR4 1QH, CR4 1QT, CR4 1QL, CR4 1ZX, CR4 1QN, CR4 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR4 1PQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 52.6% | 56.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 43.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 1PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 42% | 53.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 35.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.6% | 52.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.2% | 23% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 24% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 15.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 42.2% | 39.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 78.5% | 73.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 73.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 0.5% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 0.5% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yorkshire Road was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yorkshire Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Pollards Hill and the 274th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Yorkshire Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,500 | 1999-10-25 | £160,797 |
| 69 Yorkshire Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1999-05-28 | £164,979 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR4 1PQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Primary School Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden Primary School Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 698 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NZO Academy of London & Surrey 121 Lombard House , Lombard Business Park CR0 3JP | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 170 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham | 352 yd | |
| Jackietastethedifference | 174 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham | 352 yd | |
| Commonside Community Cafe | Community Centre, New Horizon Centre | 366 yd | |
| Ja Tasty | New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue | 377 yd | |
| Ceylin's | 158-160 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT & K | 702 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 833 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 936 yd | |
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,008 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,008 yd | |
| Morleys | 215 Manor Road, Mitcham | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 399 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,050 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 1,051 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 360 yd | |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.