CR4 1LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Lodge Avenue, 1.2km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1LW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1LW are sourced from Output Area E00017358 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH LODGE AVENUE, CR4 1LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LODGE AVENUE, CR4 1LW.
361
34
£ 48,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1LW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR4 1LW spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1LW. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
13 sales · Mean £ 202,807
Terraced
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1LW has low crime rates — 47 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
William Morris Primary School
Harris Academy Merton
Harris Primary Academy Merton
The Sherwood School
Gonville Academy
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Taste of China0.6 km
- Kohinoor Spice0.8 km
- Morleys0.6 km
- Sherwood Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Wings Cottage0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Karolek0.9 km
- R N Food & Wine0.9 km
- Eagle Pharmacy0.6 km
- Northborough News Ltd0.6 km
- SN1 Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Mommies Duchie0.8 km
- Panda Express0.6 km
- Ceylin's0.1 km
- Jackietastethedifference0.1 km
- Rooster N Pizza0.1 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Op0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cava-Ri1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.4 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.9 km
- Mitcham Junction1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41LW · Data under Open Government Licence