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.
OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AL.
370
38
£ 52,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lonesome Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Granton Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Stanford Primary School
St Mark's Primary School
Woodmansterne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CR41AL · Data under Open Government Licence