Postcode Analysis Merton, London

CR4 4RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR4 4RT.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CR4 4RT has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4RT is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Lower Mitcham in Merton. Administratively it sits within Ravensbury ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 4RT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 4RT are sourced from Output Area E00017397 (shared with 9 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 4RT. 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

White / British55.5%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean17.7%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR4 4RT has low crime rates — 43 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime19
Drugs16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Benedict Academy

Inadequate207 pupils0.6 km
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Melrose School

Good57 pupils0.6 km
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Cricket Green School

Outstanding230 pupils0.8 km
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Haslemere Primary School

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Good346 pupils1.0 km
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Perseid School

Outstanding152 pupils1.0 km
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Abbotsbury Primary School

Good405 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd.1.0 km
  • News & Food0.8 km
  • Travis Perkins Trading Co Ltd0.4 km
  • Nisa Extra0.6 km
  • Pawelek Polish Food Ltd0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ganleys Irish Bar0.9 km
  • Surrey Arms0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Casuarina Tree0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Ditchy's jerk ltd0.5 km
  • Eat Rite Caribbean0.9 km
  • King Peri Peri Chicken0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Mitcham Kebab0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • The Shak0.9 km
  • Verona Italian0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morden South1.4 km
  • St Helier1.7 km
  • South Merton1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.0 km
  • Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.2 km
  • Belgrave Walk Tram Stop0.3 km
  • Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.4 km
  • Phipps Bridge Tram Stop0.5 km