Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SOUTH LODGE AVENUE, CR4 1LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LODGE AVENUE, CR4 1LW.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British31.8%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean39.0%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences178
Anti-social behaviour107
Criminal damage and arson43
Vehicle crime30
Drugs25

school Local Schools

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William Morris Primary School

Good306 pupils0.1 km
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Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding1388 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils0.5 km
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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.9 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.9 km
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement367 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Op0.1 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cava-Ri1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norbury1.4 km
  • Mitcham Eastfields1.9 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.9 km