Postcode Analysis Merton, London

CR4 3TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR4 3TB.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

37

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, CR4 3TB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CR4 3TB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 3TB is 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 3TB are sourced from Output Area E00017071 (shared with 7 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 3TB. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.1%
Asian / British Asian32.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 3TB has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Anti-social behaviour107
Drugs51
Criminal damage and arson40
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Melrose School

Good57 pupils0.3 km
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Benedict Academy

Inadequate207 pupils0.3 km
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Haslemere Primary School

Good403 pupils0.5 km
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Cricket Green School

Outstanding230 pupils0.6 km
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Liberty Primary

Good416 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Cranmer Primary School

Good543 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Friends Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Liberty Enterprises1.0 km
  • Quick Commerce Limited1.0 km
  • Raj's Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Shalini Newsagent and Minimarket0.5 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Surrey Arms0.5 km
  • Kings Arms Public House0.9 km
  • Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.8 km
  • White Lion of Mortimer1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Casuarina Tree0.7 km
  • Ditchy's jerk ltd0.2 km
  • Morden Hall0.9 km
  • Pawelek Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Ltd0.6 km
  • Pipasa0.9 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Mitcham Kebab0.6 km
  • Hong Kong House0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • New Wonder0.5 km
  • Wok Inc.0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields1.6 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.8 km
  • Morden South1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.3 km
  • Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.3 km
  • Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km
  • Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km
  • Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km