Postcode Analysis Merton, London

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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Population

329

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 3AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British51.4%
Asian / British Asian25.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour161
Other theft52
Drugs49
Public order47

school Local Schools

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Cricket Green School

Outstanding230 pupils0.4 km
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Melrose School

Good57 pupils0.4 km
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Benedict Academy

Inadequate207 pupils0.4 km
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Liberty Primary

Good416 pupils0.4 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good346 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Asda0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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
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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