CR4 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Oakleigh Way, 0.7km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1AU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00017269 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEIGH WAY, CR4 1AU.
449
36
£ 52,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in CR4 1AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 1AU. The average age is 35.6. 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
£ 462,500
6 sales · Mean £ 430,483
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 1AU has low crime rates — 41 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
Gorringe Park Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Stanford Primary School
Woodmansterne School
St Mark's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Tamworth Newsagents0.7 km
- Spar Foods0.9 km
- Casa Luso Brasileira0.7 km
- Star Convenience Store0.7 km
- The Wine Leaf0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Purkins Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Vale0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- HakkaMoon0.7 km
- Fornos Delicatessen0.4 km
- Aha Wok0.9 km
- Metros0.4 km
- Peri Peri Streatham0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Mitcham's Plaice0.9 km
- M M Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Rowan Fish Bar0.5 km
- Gourmet China Cook1.0 km
- Good Taste0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-op Late Shop0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.7 km
- Streatham Common1.1 km
- Tooting1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR41AU · Data under Open Government Licence