CR4 1GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cedars Avenue, 0.3km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Figge's Marsh ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1GA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00184345 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEDARS AVENUE, CR4 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDARS AVENUE, CR4 1GA.
315
34
£ 52,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1GA 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
With 59% social renting, CR4 1GA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1GA. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1GA has low crime rates — 38 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
St Mark's Church of England Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
Lonesome Primary School
The Sherwood School
Gorringe Park Primary School
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Windmill0.6 km
- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.9 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.8 km
- The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- The Ravensbury Arms0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Tamworth Newsagents0.3 km
- Cost Savers0.8 km
- Dill & Co0.6 km
- Emmanuel Butchers0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Chicken and Grill Ltd0.7 km
- Livi's Cuisine1.0 km
- Metros1.0 km
- Rangoes Grill0.8 km
- Tag Elezz0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ice Cream & Desert Heaven and Pizza Romano0.9 km
- Peters Fish and Kebab0.3 km
- Tasty Chicken0.9 km
- Mr Kebab0.9 km
- Xu Sheng0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.5 km
- Mitcham Junction1.2 km
- Tooting1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41GA · Data under Open Government Licence