Postcode Analysis Merton, London

HARWOOD AVENUE, CR4 3AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARWOOD AVENUE, CR4 3AS.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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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.

home £436,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian23.1%
Black / African / Caribbean20.5%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences159
Anti-social behaviour137
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson39
Drugs39

school Local Schools

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Cricket Green School

Outstanding230 pupils0.2 km
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Benedict Academy

Inadequate207 pupils0.2 km
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Melrose School

Good57 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good346 pupils0.5 km
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Liberty Primary

Good416 pupils0.6 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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