CR4 1HH is a safe, established residential area on Commonside East, 1.1km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For families considering a move, CR4 1HH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% 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 £409k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1HH are sourced from Output Area E00017367 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMONSIDE EAST, CR4 1HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMONSIDE EAST, CR4 1HH.
382
36
£ 48,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR4 1HH has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1HH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 392,500
8 sales · Mean £ 408,625
Flat
£ 171,500
4 sales · Mean £ 172,500
Semi-Detached
£ 429,000
2 sales · Mean £ 429,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1HH 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
The Sherwood School
William Morris Primary School
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Harris Academy Merton
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Gonville Academy
West Thornton Primary School
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Miller & Carter0.6 km
- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ama Catering0.8 km
- Mommies Duchie0.8 km
- Commonside Community Cafe0.6 km
- Ceylin's0.5 km
- Jackietastethedifference0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- AT & K0.7 km
- Subway @ BP Fernside Service Station0.7 km
- Kohinoor Spice0.6 km
- Master's Kebab Takeaway0.8 km
- Morleys0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Morrisons Daily Fernside0.7 km
- Food and Wine0.6 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Manor Mini Market0.9 km
- Pollards Hill Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Junction1.5 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.9 km
- Norbury1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41HH · Data under Open Government Licence