CR4 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Oakleigh Way, 0.5km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For families considering a move, CR4 1AW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00017265 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AW.
370
38
£ 52,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1AW 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.
Area Character
59% of CR4 1AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1AW. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1AW has low crime rates — 44 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
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Granton Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Stanford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Fornos Delicatessen0.5 km
- Four Seasons Bistro0.9 km
- AK Kitchen0.9 km
- Bib's Esfihas0.7 km
- Bistro Przy Rondzie0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Rowan Fish Bar0.7 km
- Sizzling Plaice0.9 km
- Dragon Inn0.3 km
- Curry Master0.8 km
- Morleys0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- A Paris Corner0.8 km
- Figges Marsh General Store0.8 km
- Leonard Mini-Market0.5 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.3 km
- SUTTON ASSOCIATES LTD.1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Vale0.6 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.8 km
- Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.5 km
- Tooting1.3 km
- Streatham Common1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41AW · Data under Open Government Licence