Postcode Analysis Merton, London

CRUSOE ROAD, CR4 3LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRUSOE ROAD, CR4 3LJ.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 3LJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines CR4 3LJ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

CR4 3LJ is a safe, established residential area on Crusoe Road, 0.6km from Collier's Wood in Merton. Administratively it sits within Colliers Wood ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

Within the CR4 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 3LJ are sourced from Output Area E00017064 (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 3LJ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.6%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 560,000

3 sales · Mean £ 540,833

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

CR4 3LJ has low crime rates — 38 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 offences149
Anti-social behaviour94
Vehicle crime35
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Links Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km
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Sellincourt Primary School

Good353 pupils0.7 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.9 km
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Furzedown Primary School

Good367 pupils0.9 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils1.0 km
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Graveney School

Outstanding2213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Picanha Steak House0.9 km
  • Tequila Mockingbird1.0 km
  • Wandsworth Mind Wellbeing Hub0.9 km
  • Idara E Jaaferiya Mosque0.9 km
  • Kaosarn Thai Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 61 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Ambaal Stores0.7 km
  • Best One Mini Market0.7 km
  • Eternal0.8 km
  • Cozmic Cloudz Put Ltd0.2 km
  • Elka0.3 km
  • + 47 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Yummy Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chandni Chaat House0.3 km
  • Efes Kebab0.3 km
  • EXCE'S0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Gorringe Park0.3 km
  • Tooting Progressive Working0.6 km
  • The Manor Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • The Ramble Inn0.7 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Long Room (The Mitre Hotel)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tooting0.4 km
  • Mitcham Eastfields1.2 km
  • Wimbledon1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Tooting Rail Station0.3 km