CR4 1XN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kent Close, 1.4km from Thornton Heath in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1XN is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1XN are sourced from Output Area E00017379 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENT CLOSE, CR4 1XN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT CLOSE, CR4 1XN.
402
34
£ 48,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1XN 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
CR4 1XN has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1XN. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 356,250
2 sales · Mean £ 356,250
Flat
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR4 1XN is moderate at 51 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
William Morris Primary School
Harris Academy Merton
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Gonville Academy
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
The Sherwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Kabul Supermarket0.9 km
- Mahalakshmi Food1.0 km
- Post Office0.7 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Diyana Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Bubble N Shake0.7 km
- Cake Walk0.7 km
- Halwa Poori House0.7 km
- Somomo Ltd0.7 km
- Stop By Jamaican Takeaway0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co Op0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Delight Wedlinka0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chicken Maxx0.7 km
- Metro's0.9 km
- Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes0.7 km
- Tanky's Burgers And Shakes0.7 km
- Yeung Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cava-Ri0.7 km
- The Moon Under Water0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.3 km
- Thornton Heath1.9 km
- Mitcham Eastfields2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41XN · Data under Open Government Licence