CR4 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Potter Close, 0.5km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Figge's Marsh ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1BX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% 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 £266k, down 40.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00017138 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POTTER CLOSE, CR4 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTER CLOSE, CR4 1BX.
344
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£ 52,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in CR4 1BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 40.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1BX. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1BX 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
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Granton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- A Paris Corner0.9 km
- Figges Marsh General Store1.0 km
- Leonard Mini-Market0.8 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.7 km
- SUTTON ASSOCIATES LTD.0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- The Vale0.9 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
- White Lion of Mortimer1.0 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- AFIA Cuisine0.9 km
- AK Kitchen1.0 km
- Bistro Przy Rondzie1.0 km
- Chicken Express0.8 km
- Colombo Restaurant0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Morleys0.9 km
- Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Morleys0.5 km
- Pizza2Night0.9 km
- Rowan Tandoori0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.4 km
- Streatham Common1.6 km
- Mitcham Junction1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41BX · Data under Open Government Licence