Postcode Analysis Merton, London

OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AN.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CR4 1AN has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

home £391,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Oakleigh Way, 0.4km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, up 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00017265 (shared with 8 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 1AN. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean19.7%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 391,750

2 sales · Mean £ 391,750

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

CR4 1AN has low crime rates — 42 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 offences142
Anti-social behaviour82
Public order38
Vehicle crime36
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.5 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.8 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Four Seasons Bistro1.0 km
  • AFIA Cuisine1.0 km
  • AK Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bib's Esfihas0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Rowan Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Sizzling Plaice1.0 km
  • Dragon Inn0.4 km
  • Curry Master0.9 km
  • Morleys0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • A Paris Corner0.7 km
  • Figges Marsh General Store0.8 km
  • Leonard Mini-Market0.6 km
  • SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.3 km
  • SUTTON ASSOCIATES LTD.0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Vale0.7 km
  • White Lion of Mortimer0.9 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Gardeners Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op Late Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.4 km
  • Tooting1.2 km
  • Streatham Common1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.4 km