New Road is in Mitcham and in Sutton district. CR4 4LT is located in the Hackbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 4FF, CR4 4FE, CR4 4JP, CR4 4FD, SM5 1PD, CR4 4JL, CR4 4JN, CR4 4JY, SM5 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR4 4LT 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 4LT, 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 New Road was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
New Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 New Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-08-22 | £237,541 |
| 65 New Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-31 | £138,282 |
| 80 New Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2025-03-19 | £200,015 |
| 94 New Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2024-04-05 | £308,540 |
| 100 New Road, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-31 | £298,711 |
CR4 4LT 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 | 228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,431 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 | 307 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Infants' School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 953 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,165 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 | 4,206 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 | 578 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Independent School 2a Church Path , CR4 4EL | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 478 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 612 yd | |
| Hackbridge Primary School - Breakfast Club | 55 Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 614 yd | |
| Hackbridge Cafe Limited | 31 London Road, Hackbridge | 715 yd | |
| Dougies Play Cafe | 4 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 478 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 637 yd | |
| The Crown of Mitcham | Carshalton Road, Mitcham | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 422 yd | |
| PFC Grill | 72 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 422 yd | |
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 557 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 152 London Road, Hackbridge | 557 yd | |
| Jhorna Tandoori | 148 London Road, Hackbridge | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 674 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 617 yd | |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.