CR4 1BN is a safe, established residential area on Wide Way, 1.0km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
The people who live in CR4 1BN are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00017376 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIDE WAY, CR4 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDE WAY, CR4 1BN.
284
37
£ 48,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1BN 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
61% of CR4 1BN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1BN. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 298,500
6 sales · Mean £ 303,440
Terraced
£ 455,000
3 sales · Mean £ 448,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1BN has low crime rates — 44 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
Harris Academy Merton
William Morris Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Merton
The Sherwood School
Stanford Primary School
Norbury Manor Primary School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Gonville Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Food and Wine0.6 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Manor Mini Market0.4 km
- Pollards Hill Food and Wine0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School0.6 km
- Chicken World0.2 km
- Mommies Duchie0.6 km
- Panda Express0.4 km
- Ceylin's0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Taste of China0.4 km
- Morleys0.4 km
- Sherwood Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Wings Cottage0.6 km
- Kohinoor Spice0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Miller & Carter1.0 km
- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.4 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.6 km
- Mitcham Junction1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41BN · Data under Open Government Licence