CR4 1BP 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.
Day-to-day life in CR4 1BP has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 5.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00017376 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIDE WAY, CR4 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDE WAY, CR4 1BP.
284
37
£ 48,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1BP 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 1BP has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1BP. 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
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
Flat
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 257,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1BP 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
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
19 nearby- Eagle Pharmacy0.3 km
- Northborough News Ltd0.3 km
- SN1 Food & Wine0.3 km
- Vivian Ltd1.0 km
- Food and Wine0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Mommies Duchie0.6 km
- Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School0.6 km
- Fornos Delicatessen1.0 km
- Metros1.0 km
- Commonside Community Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Taste of China0.3 km
- Kohinoor Spice0.6 km
- Morleys0.3 km
- Sherwood Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Wings Cottage0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.3 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.6 km
- Streatham Common1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41BP · Data under Open Government Licence