Love Lane is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 3AJ is located in the Cricket Green 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 Love Lane, Mitcham, CR4 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 3NF, CR4 3AW, CR4 3NE, CR4 3NG, CR4 3NL, CR4 3AX, CR4 3AB, CR4 3AY, CR4 3AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR4 3AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.7% | 53.4% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 41% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 43.2% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 44.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 26.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 15% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 25.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 20.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 53.1% | 37.4% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 51.1% 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 | 63.6% | 51.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 19.8% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 50.9% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 31.7% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 7.1% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 3.7% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Love Lane was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Love Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 154th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Love Lane, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-03-26 | £397,828 |
| 102A Love Lane, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-06 | £278,134 |
| 98 Love Lane, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-01-22 | £243,693 |
| 114 Love Lane, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-10-01 | £430,183 |
| 94 Love Lane, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2018-10-30 | £216,225 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR4 3AJ 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict Primary School Church Road , CR4 3BE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Primary School Church Road , CR4 3BE | - not rated | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bond Primary School Bond Road , CR4 3HG | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School St Mark's Road , CR4 2LF | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Cricket Green , CR4 4LA | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,479 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfields High School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,074 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 | 2,620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbury School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | - not rated | 391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Lodge School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop in Cafe | 257 London Road, Mitcham | 281 yd | |
| The Kalabash Hut | 255 London Road, Mitcham | 281 yd | |
| Kings Arms | Pub, Kings Arms Public House, 260 London Road | 332 yd | |
| T-SHACK | 258 London Road, Mitcham | 343 yd | |
| Pawelek Coffee Shop and Ice Cream T/A Restaurant | 242-244 London Road, Mitcham | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion of Mortimer | 223 London Road, Mitcham | 425 yd | |
| The Windmill | Pub, The Windmill Public House, 40 Commonside West | 538 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 107 London Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentiss | 12 Fair Green Parade, London Road | 278 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 8 Upper Green West, Mitcham | 281 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bites | Shop, 253 London Road | 281 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 233 London Road, Mitcham | 281 yd | |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri | 259 London Road, Mitcham | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham | 179 yd | |
| Iceland | Shop, Durham House, 12-16 Upper Green West | 229 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, James Estate | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Mitcham 1-3 1-3 UPPER GREEN EAST | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Mitcham Cricket Club Cricket Green | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Freshfields Day Centre Birches Close | 437 yd | |
| Lewis Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lewis Road | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Melrose School MELROSE SCHOOL MELROSE SCHOOL CHURCH ROAD | 542 yd | |
| St Marks Family Centre ST. MARKS ROAD | 545 yd | |
| Mitcham Sports Ground Commonside West | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Liberty Primary School Western Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Canons Leisure Centre (Mitcham) CANONS LEISURE CENTRE CANONS LEISURE CENTRE MADEIRA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Lavender Park Lavender Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 802 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 147.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.