CR4 2JR is a mixed residential area on Bedfont Close, 0.3km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Figge's Marsh ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00017152 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFONT CLOSE, CR4 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFONT CLOSE, CR4 2JR.
285
42
£ 55,000 /yr
49%
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 2JR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 2JR. The average age is 42.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR4 2JR is moderate at 64 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 Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Bond Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Liberty Primary
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- A Paris Corner0.4 km
- Fairgreen Pharmacy0.4 km
- Figges Marsh General Store0.4 km
- Pound Store0.4 km
- Ranya Food Center0.4 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kings Arms Public House0.3 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.4 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- AFIA Cuisine0.3 km
- AK Kitchen0.3 km
- Bistro Przy Rondzie0.4 km
- Canons Cafe0.9 km
- Chak 890.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Abbys Grill Peri Peri0.4 km
- Kentiss0.4 km
- Mitcham Best Chicken and Pizza Ltd0.4 km
- Morleys0.3 km
- Pizza2Night0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.4 km
- Tooting1.4 km
- Mitcham Junction1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR42JR · Data under Open Government Licence