Postcode Analysis Merton, London

WIDE WAY, CR4 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIDE WAY, CR4 1BP.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

home £255,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British39.2%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean32.9%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Anti-social behaviour91
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.0 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.2 km
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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.6 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.9 km
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Norbury Manor Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils1.2 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbury1.3 km
  • Mitcham Eastfields1.6 km
  • Streatham Common1.9 km