CR4 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tamworth Lane, 0.3km 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 1DJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, down 10.4% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00017159 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DJ.
362
35
£ 52,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR4 1DJ has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1DJ. The average age is 35.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 433,500
8 sales · Mean £ 435,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1DJ has low crime rates — 40 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
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Lonesome Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
The Sherwood School
Harris Primary Academy Merton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Windmill0.8 km
- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd1.0 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.9 km
- The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Fornos Delicatessen0.8 km
- Chicken and Grill Ltd0.8 km
- Livi's Cuisine1.0 km
- Metros0.8 km
- Rangoes Grill0.9 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ice Cream & Desert Heaven and Pizza Romano1.0 km
- Peters Fish and Kebab0.3 km
- Hong Kong House0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Tasty Chicken0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Cost Savers0.9 km
- Dill & Co0.7 km
- Emmanuel Butchers1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Halal Meat Market Ltd0.9 km
- + 43 more
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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Postcode Profile: CR41DJ · Data under Open Government Licence