CR4 3PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Phipps Bridge Road, 0.8km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Cricket Green ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 3PT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 3PT are sourced from Output Area E00017079 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHIPPS BRIDGE ROAD, CR4 3PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHIPPS BRIDGE ROAD, CR4 3PT.
374
32
£ 51,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 3PT 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 3PT has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 3PT. The average age is 32.3. 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
£ 307,000
2 sales · Mean £ 307,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 3PT has low crime rates — 49 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
Haslemere Primary School
Benedict Academy
Melrose School
Park Academy
Liberty Primary
Merton Abbey Primary School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Cricket Green School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Friends Food and Wine0.4 km
- Artisan Drinks0.6 km
- Blushing Cook0.7 km
- FULLSTOP CATERING0.7 km
- Graveney Gin0.7 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Nanay Rosa0.7 km
- Morden Cafe0.8 km
- At the Corner Cafe by Instagrab Pretzel0.8 km
- Cafe La Lavella0.9 km
- Harris Academy Wimbledon0.9 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Kebaby0.9 km
- New Wonder0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Verona Italian0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ganleys Irish Bar0.9 km
- Surrey Arms0.7 km
- The William Morris0.7 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Merton1.7 km
- Morden South1.7 km
- Wimbledon1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.3 km
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.3 km
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR43PT · Data under Open Government Licence