Riverside Drive is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 4BR is located in the Ravensbury 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 Riverside Drive, Mitcham, CR4 4BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 4BU, CR4 4BN, CR4 4FY, CR4 4BW, CR4 4FX, CR4 4BP, CR4 4BQ, CR4 4SJ, CR4 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR4 4BR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33% | 35.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 50.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 42.8% | 47.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 14.9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 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 | 19.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 37.6% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 12.8% | 5.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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 | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 13.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 52.2% | 36.4% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 60.2% | 61.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 60.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 32% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 1.2% | -24.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Drive was 151.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% higher than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 64th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Riverside Drive, Mitcham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-09-27 | £632,314 |
| 47 Riverside Drive, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-10 | £536,088 |
| 53 Riverside Drive, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2021-11-30 | £563,216 |
| 49 Riverside Drive, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2021-06-30 | £469,330 |
| 23 Riverside Drive, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-12-18 | £500,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmer Primary School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Cricket Green , CR4 4LA | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Academy Church Road , CR4 3BE | - not rated | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,544 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 | 3,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooting & Mitcham Football Club | The Hub, Imperial Fields Bishopsford Road | 267 yd | |
| The Meal Team | Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road | 267 yd | |
| The Casuarina Tree | 407 London Road, Mitcham | 306 yd | |
| First Little Steps | 379 London Road, Mitcham | 416 yd | |
| Cranmer Primary School (Breakfast/After School Club) | Cranmer Primary School, Cranmer Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ravensbury Arms | Croydon Road, Mitcham | 987 yd | |
| Mitcham Golf Club | The Clubhouse, Carshalton Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shak | Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road | 267 yd | |
| Chicken World | 345 London Road, Mitcham | 552 yd | |
| Mitcham Kebab | 388 London Road, Mitcham | 564 yd | |
| Jays Peri Peri Chicken | 7 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road | 587 yd | |
| Southsea Fish Bar | 1 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Mitcham Cricket Club Cricket Green | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Melrose School MELROSE SCHOOL MELROSE SCHOOL CHURCH ROAD | 754 yd | |
| Canons Leisure Centre (Mitcham) CANONS LEISURE CENTRE CANONS LEISURE CENTRE MADEIRA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Harris Academy Morden LILLESHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Freshfields Day Centre Birches Close | 871 yd | |
| Mitcham Sports Ground Commonside West | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 1,067 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.