Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MARLOWE SQUARE, CR4 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWE SQUARE, CR4 1DT.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1DT 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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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CR4 1DT 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 down 20.4% year-on-year.

home £413,800 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Marlowe Square, 0.3km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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: Prices average £413k, down 20.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00184344 (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 1DT. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.3%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean28.6%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 488,333

Terraced

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 369,750

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

CR4 1DT 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 offences59
Anti-social behaviour47
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.9 km
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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils1.0 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils1.1 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Miller & Carter0.6 km
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.1 km
  • The Ravensbury Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Panda Express0.9 km
  • Ceylin's0.9 km
  • Jackietastethedifference0.9 km
  • Rooster N Pizza1.0 km
  • Royal chicken0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Morleys0.8 km
  • Sherwood Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Wings Cottage0.3 km
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.8 km
  • Kohinoor Spice0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Manor Mini Market0.7 km
  • Pollards Hill Food and Wine1.0 km
  • Rams Express0.3 km
  • Shreeji News0.3 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields1.0 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.1 km
  • Norbury2.0 km