Upper Green East is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 2PA is located in the Figge's Marsh 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 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 2PF, CR4 4AG, CR4 2PB, CR4 4AE, CR4 3NH, CR4 4AD, CR4 2PE, CR4 2PG, CR4 3NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR4 2PA has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 47% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 2PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 48.3% | 45.5% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 37% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 48.3% | 53.2% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.9% | 26.3% | 9.4% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 28.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 23% | 6.4% | -16.6% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% 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 | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 39.2% | 39.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 39.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 39.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 25.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 11.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 19.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50% | 39.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -43.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 36.9% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 27.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 7.7% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 8.2% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 11.8% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 10.5% | 1.5% | 9.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.7% | 37.2% | -24.5% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Green East was 401.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.0% higher than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Green East has the 2nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 9th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 177.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A Upper Green East, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-01-17 | £428,844 |
| 6A Upper Green East, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2018-08-09 | £270,324 |
| 4A Upper Green East, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,500 | 2015-11-09 | £622,979 |
| 8 Upper Green East, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-12-18 | £699,181 |
| 6A Upper Green East, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-05-23 | £280,092 |
CR4 2PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR4 2PA 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Primary School St Mark's Road , CR4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bond Primary School Bond Road , CR4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 53 Commonside East , CR4 1YG | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Cricket Green , CR4 4LA | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Primary Western Road , CR4 3EB | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | 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 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 242 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gino's | 6-8 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 5 yd | |
| Tag Elezz | Mitcham Market, 2A Upper Green East | 14 yd | |
| Cravings | 47 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 44 yd | |
| PCG- Chicken and Grill Ltd | 33 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 44 yd | |
| The Nine Simply Thai | 18 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Pub, The Windmill Public House, 40 Commonside West | 241 yd | |
| White Lion of Mortimer | 223 London Road, Mitcham | 277 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 107 London Road | 672 yd | |
| The Ravensbury Arms | Croydon Road, Mitcham | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 30 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 59 yd | |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri | 259 London Road, Mitcham | 90 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 233 London Road, Mitcham | 91 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bites | Shop, 253 London Road | 91 yd | |
| KFC | 229 London Road, Mitcham | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Shop, Durham House, 12-16 Upper Green West | 198 yd | |
| Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham | 389 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, James Estate | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Mitcham 1-3 1-3 UPPER GREEN EAST | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| St Marks Family Centre ST. MARKS ROAD | 240 yd | |
| Freshfields Day Centre Birches Close | 367 yd | |
| Mitcham Sports Ground Commonside West | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Mitcham Cricket Club Cricket Green | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Canons Leisure Centre (Mitcham) CANONS LEISURE CENTRE CANONS LEISURE CENTRE MADEIRA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Melrose School MELROSE SCHOOL MELROSE SCHOOL CHURCH ROAD | 834 yd | |
| Lewis Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lewis Road | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Liberty Primary School Western Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 896 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.