CR4 3AS is a mixed residential area on Harwood Avenue, 0.3km from Lower Mitcham in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cricket Green ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For families considering a move, CR4 3AS represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £436k, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00017091 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARWOOD AVENUE, CR4 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWOOD AVENUE, CR4 3AS.
314
35
£ 49,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 3AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CR4 3AS has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 3AS. The average age is 34.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 436,000
5 sales · Mean £ 431,298
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR4 3AS is moderate at 55 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
Cricket Green School
Benedict Academy
Melrose School
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Liberty Primary
Bond Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Friends Food and Wine0.7 km
- Raj's Food & Wine0.5 km
- Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket0.7 km
- Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- News & Food0.4 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Surrey Arms0.8 km
- The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- Kings Arms Public House0.6 km
- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Casuarina Tree0.6 km
- Ditchy's jerk ltd0.3 km
- Pawelek Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Ltd0.4 km
- Super Pizza0.4 km
- Ziteq Foods0.4 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Mitcham Kebab0.3 km
- Tasty Chicken0.8 km
- Hong Kong House0.5 km
- KFC0.5 km
- New Wonder0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields1.2 km
- Mitcham Junction1.5 km
- Tooting2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR43AS · Data under Open Government Licence