CR4 4DX is a safe, established residential area on Deer Park Gardens, 0.8km from Lower Mitcham in Merton. Administratively it sits within Ravensbury ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 4DX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00017397 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEER PARK GARDENS, CR4 4DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEER PARK GARDENS, CR4 4DX.
387
34
£ 50,200 /yr
46%
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 4DX has a significant social housing presence — 44% 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 4DX. The average age is 33.6. 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
£ 262,500
10 sales · Mean £ 265,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 4DX has low crime rates — 46 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
Benedict Academy
Melrose School
Cricket Green School
Haslemere Primary School
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Morden
Cranmer Primary School
Liberty Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- News & Food0.7 km
- Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd0.3 km
- BEST ONE0.9 km
- Nisa Extra0.6 km
- Pawelek Polish Food Ltd0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ganleys Irish Bar1.0 km
- Surrey Arms0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Casuarina Tree0.6 km
- Ditchy's jerk ltd0.4 km
- Eat Rite Caribbean0.9 km
- King Peri Peri Chicken0.8 km
- Morden Hall0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- KFC1.0 km
- Mitcham Kebab0.7 km
- The Shak0.9 km
- Verona Italian0.9 km
- Wok Inc.0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morden South1.5 km
- Mitcham Junction1.8 km
- St Helier1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.1 km
- Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.1 km
- Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.2 km
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km
- Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR44DX · Data under Open Government Licence