Postcode Analysis Merton, London

OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

449

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CR4 1AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.

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

CR4 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Oakleigh Way, 0.7km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1AU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00017269 (shared with 4 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 1AU. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.9%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean29.1%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 462,500

6 sales · Mean £ 430,483

Semi-Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

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

CR4 1AU has low crime rates — 41 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour74
Vehicle crime41
Other theft31
Public order26

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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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.5 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.8 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.8 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Tamworth Newsagents0.7 km
  • Spar Foods0.9 km
  • Casa Luso Brasileira0.7 km
  • Star Convenience Store0.7 km
  • The Wine Leaf0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Vale0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • HakkaMoon0.7 km
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.4 km
  • Aha Wok0.9 km
  • Metros0.4 km
  • Peri Peri Streatham0.7 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Mitcham's Plaice0.9 km
  • M M Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Rowan Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Gourmet China Cook1.0 km
  • Good Taste0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.7 km
  • Streatham Common1.1 km
  • Tooting1.3 km