Postcode Analysis Merton, London

OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AL 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 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

CR4 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Oakleigh Way, 0.6km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

For families considering a move, CR4 1AL represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AL 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 1AL. 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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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

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

CR4 1AL 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 offences157
Anti-social behaviour78
Vehicle crime40
Drugs31
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.2 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.2 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.6 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.6 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.7 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Casa Luso Brasileira0.8 km
  • Star Convenience Store0.8 km
  • The Wine Leaf0.8 km
  • Vale Mini Market News Food \& Wine0.6 km
  • Biala Roza0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Aha Wok0.9 km
  • Tasos Greek Souvlaki1.0 km
  • Kido Tooting1.0 km
  • Livi's Cuisine0.9 km
  • Metros0.5 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Good Taste0.7 km
  • Burak Kebab House0.7 km
  • Peters Fish and Kebab0.6 km
  • Oysters0.9 km
  • Chicken Village0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Vale0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.6 km
  • Streatham Common1.2 km
  • Tooting1.3 km