CR4 3AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on De'Arn Gardens, 0.5km from Lower Mitcham in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cricket Green ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 3AZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00017081 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DE'ARN GARDENS, CR4 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE'ARN GARDENS, CR4 3AZ.
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35
£ 49,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 3AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CR4 3AZ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 3AZ. The average age is 35.0. 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
£ 223,000
12 sales · Mean £ 212,033
Terraced
£ 384,500
4 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR4 3AZ is moderate at 65 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
Cricket Green School
Melrose School
Benedict Academy
Liberty Primary
Bond Primary School
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- 7 Days0.4 km
- Abeka Market0.4 km
- Canons Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Kwik Mart Ltd0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Asda0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Oysters0.8 km
- Chicken Village0.8 km
- Mr Kebab0.4 km
- Xu Sheng0.6 km
- Hong Kong House0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Gino's0.5 km
- Lavender Nursery0.9 km
- T-SHACK0.4 km
- Hall Place0.4 km
- The Kalabash Hut0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.4 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.5 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
- Surrey Arms1.0 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields1.1 km
- Mitcham Junction1.6 km
- Tooting1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR43AZ · Data under Open Government Licence