CR4 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Wide Way, 0.8km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For families considering a move, CR4 1BD represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00017368 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIDE WAY, CR4 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDE WAY, CR4 1BD.
332
41
£ 48,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR4 1BD — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1BD. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 275,000
5 sales · Mean £ 283,400
Terraced
£ 385,000
2 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1BD has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Harris Academy Merton
William Morris Primary School
The Sherwood School
Stanford Primary School
Norbury Manor Primary School
Woodmansterne School
Lonesome Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Panda Express0.2 km
- Ceylin's0.4 km
- Chicken Express0.9 km
- Dan Grill Express0.8 km
- Jackietastethedifference0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Morleys0.1 km
- Rowan Tandoori0.9 km
- Sherwood Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Wings Cottage0.6 km
- Rowan Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Food and Wine0.6 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Wheelers Newsagents0.7 km
- Save Express0.2 km
- Londis - Rowan Road0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.3 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.4 km
- Streatham Common1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41BD · Data under Open Government Licence