CR4 1PG is a safe, established residential area on Recreation Way, 1.1km from Tamworth in Merton. Administratively it sits within Pollards Hill ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
Day-to-day life in CR4 1PG has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1PG are sourced from Output Area E00017376 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECREATION WAY, CR4 1PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION WAY, CR4 1PG.
284
37
£ 48,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1PG 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
CR4 1PG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1PG. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1PG has low crime rates — 44 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
Stanford Primary School
Gonville Academy
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Norbury Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Food and Wine0.7 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Londis0.2 km
- Manor Mini Market0.5 km
- Pollards Hill Food and Wine0.1 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Stop By Jamaican Takeaway1.0 km
- Breakfast and after school club at The Sherwood School0.6 km
- Chicken World0.2 km
- Mommies Duchie0.7 km
- Panda Express0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Taste of China0.5 km
- Morleys0.5 km
- Sherwood Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Wings Cottage0.7 km
- Kohinoor Spice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Op0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norbury1.4 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.7 km
- Mitcham Junction1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41PG · Data under Open Government Licence