CR4 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Eldertree Way, 0.8km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
For families considering a move, CR4 1AJ represents 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 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, down 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00017277 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELDERTREE WAY, CR4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDERTREE WAY, CR4 1AJ.
289
35
£ 52,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 1AJ 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
Cultural diversity defines CR4 1AJ — 51% 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. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1AJ. The average age is 35.3. 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
£ 451,500
4 sales · Mean £ 469,500
Flat
£ 313,500
2 sales · Mean £ 313,500
Semi-Detached
£ 314,500
2 sales · Mean £ 314,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1AJ has low crime rates — 47 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
Granton Primary School
Stanford Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Gorringe Park Primary School
Woodmansterne School
Harris Primary Academy Merton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Leonard Mini-Market0.3 km
- SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.6 km
- Post Office1.0 km
- Tamworth Newsagents0.7 km
- Manor Mini Market0.9 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Vale0.4 km
- Purkins Wine Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Four Seasons Bistro0.7 km
- Panda Express1.0 km
- Bib's Esfihas0.9 km
- Chicken Express0.4 km
- Chicken Sky0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Morleys0.9 km
- Sizzling Plaice0.7 km
- Dragon Inn0.2 km
- Curry Master0.9 km
- Morleys0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.7 km
- Streatham Common1.1 km
- Tooting1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41AJ · Data under Open Government Licence