CR4 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tamworth Lane, 0.4km 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 1DB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00184345 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DB.
315
34
£ 52,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1DB 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
With 59% social renting, CR4 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1DB. The average age is 33.6. 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
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR4 1DB is moderate at 50 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
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Lonesome Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
The Sherwood School
Harris Primary Academy Merton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Windmill0.7 km
- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.9 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
- The Ravensbury Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Tamworth Newsagents0.2 km
- Cost Savers0.8 km
- Dill & Co0.6 km
- Emmanuel Butchers0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Chicken and Grill Ltd0.8 km
- Livi's Cuisine0.9 km
- Metros0.8 km
- Rangoes Grill0.9 km
- Tag Elezz0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ice Cream & Desert Heaven and Pizza Romano0.9 km
- Peters Fish and Kebab0.2 km
- Tasty Chicken0.9 km
- Oysters1.0 km
- Chicken Village1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.4 km
- Mitcham Junction1.4 km
- Tooting1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.4 km
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