Postcode Analysis Merton, London

TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DF.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1DF 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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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR4 1DF's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £463k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Tamworth Lane, 0.2km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, CR4 1DF represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00017375 (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 1DF. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.3%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean23.3%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 467,000

3 sales · Mean £ 500,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR4 1DF has low crime rates — 33 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour55
Vehicle crime21
Burglary16
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils1.0 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.0 km
  • Miller & Carter0.7 km
  • The Ravensbury Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Panda Express0.9 km
  • Ceylin's1.0 km
  • Dan Grill Express1.0 km
  • Jackietastethedifference1.0 km
  • Royal chicken0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Morleys0.7 km
  • Sherwood Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Wings Cottage0.3 km
  • Taste of China0.9 km
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Eagle Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Northborough News Ltd0.9 km
  • SN1 Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Vivian Ltd1.0 km
  • Rowan Mini Market1.0 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.9 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.2 km
  • Norbury2.0 km