Postcode Analysis Merton, London

TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DE.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CR4 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR4 1DE combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Tamworth Lane, 0.1km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For serious buyers, CR4 1DE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% 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: Prices average £500k, up 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00017356 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1DE. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.0%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean27.3%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 407,000

11 sales · Mean £ 430,331

Flat

£ 412,500

1 sales · Mean £ 412,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR4 1DE 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Anti-social behaviour55
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.8 km
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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.9 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.9 km
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.3 km
  • The Ravensbury Arms0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.9 km
  • Chicken and Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • Metros0.9 km
  • Tag Elezz1.0 km
  • The Nine Simply Thai0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.4 km
  • Morleys0.9 km
  • Morleys0.7 km
  • Pizza2Night0.9 km
  • Sherwood Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cost Savers1.0 km
  • Dill & Co0.8 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.8 km
  • Rams Express0.5 km
  • Roberts0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.6 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.3 km
  • Streatham Common2.0 km