York Street is in Mitcham and in Sutton district. CR4 4JZ is located in the Hackbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Street, Mitcham, CR4 4JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 4JY, CR4 4JU, CR4 4JW, CR4 4JP, CR4 4JX, CR4 4JS, CR4 4JN, CR4 4JQ, CR4 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR4 4JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 45.1% | 46.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 41.5% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 38.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 37.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.7% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 4.8% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 72.1% | 69.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 76.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 16% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 3.3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Street was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% lower than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
York Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 283rd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 York Street, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-01-24 | £360,699 |
| 11 York Street, Mitcham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-08-17 | £491,616 |
| 23 York Street, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-07-28 | £518,599 |
| 47 York Street, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-07-29 | £441,760 |
| 17 York Street, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-06-25 | £463,200 |
CR4 4JZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 55 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 5,170 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 308 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 587 yd | |
| Hackbridge Cafe Limited | 31 London Road, Hackbridge | 716 yd | |
| Hackbridge Primary School - Breakfast Club | 55 Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 739 yd | |
| Dougies Play Cafe | 4 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 308 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 693 yd | |
| The Crown of Mitcham | Carshalton Road, Mitcham | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 213 yd | |
| PFC Grill | 72 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 213 yd | |
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 516 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 152 London Road, Hackbridge | 516 yd | |
| Jhorna Tandoori | 148 London Road, Hackbridge | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 687 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 657 yd | |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 846 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 | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.