Crown Lane is in Morden and in Merton district. SM4 5BY is located in the Merton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM4 5BU, SM4 5DE, SM4 5DF, SM4 5DD, SM4 5AQ, SM4 5DQ, SM4 5AB, SM4 5DG, SM4 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM4 5BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 39.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 51% | 53.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 54.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.3% 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 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 12% | 6.1% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 62.1% | 49.3% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -32.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 48.8% 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 | 59.5% | 48.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 15.7% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 18.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 57.5% | 48.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 31.5% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 9.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 5.2% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Lane was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crown Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 278th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39B Crown Lane, Morden, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-07 | £358,874 |
| 13 Crown Lane, Morden, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-04-22 | £286,034 |
| 39A Crown Lane, Morden, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800 | 2021-02-08 | £1,880 |
| 1 Crown Lane, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-12-04 | £420,431 |
| 33A Crown Lane, Morden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-02-11 | £260,593 |
SM4 5BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Primary School Poplar Road South , Merton Park SW19 3JZ | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Park Primary School Church Lane , Merton Park SW19 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotsbury Primary School Abbotsbury Road , SM4 5JS | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross Primary School Ashridge Way , SM4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy 200 Dorset Road , SW19 3EF | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,541 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 | 5,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Acorn School Morden Cottage , Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosto Fino [All Civic Centre Catering] | Civic Centre, 100 London Road | 173 yd | |
| Crown Coffee House | 12 Crown Lane, Morden | 180 yd | |
| El Cafetal Coffee Roaster | 22 Crown Lane, Morden | 180 yd | |
| Morden Baptist Church | 36 Crown Lane, Morden | 182 yd | |
| Jigsaw Out of school Care | Poplar Primary School, Poplar Road South | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Junction | 1-2 Crown Parade, Crown Lane | 130 yd | |
| Cranleigh Tennis Club & Social Club | Cranleigh Lawn Tennis Club Open Space, Cranleigh Road | 318 yd | |
| Ganleys Irish Bar | 43-47 London Road, Morden | 393 yd | |
| Old Rutlishians Association | Poplar Road, Wimbledon | 628 yd | |
| Central Ward Residents Club | Ashridge Way, Morden | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 16 Morden Court Parade, London Road | 246 yd | |
| Subway | 64 London Road, Morden | 372 yd | |
| Kebaby | 19 London Road, Morden | 418 yd | |
| KFC | 59 London Road, Morden | 418 yd | |
| Verona Pizza | 28 Abbotsbury Road, Morden | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 29-31 Aberconway Road, Morden | 490 yd | |
| Iceland | 37 Aberconway Road, Morden | 490 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 148 Central Road, Morden | 831 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 198-202 Martin Way, Morden | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morden Park Sports Centre (Closed) Links Avenue | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| St Ann'S School (Closed) Bordesley Road | 629 yd | |
| Perseid Lower School BORDESLEY ROAD | swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Old Rutlishians Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND POPLAR ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Morden Leisure Centre MORDEN LEISURE CENTRE MORDEN LEISURE CENTRE LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Hillcross Primary School HILLCROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL HILLCROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL ASHRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 967 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 | 153.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.