Postcode Analysis Merton, London

WOODSTOCK WAY, CR4 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSTOCK WAY, CR4 1BF.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR4 1BF 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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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, CR4 1BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 16.5% year-on-year.

home £275,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Woodstock Way, 0.8km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Longthornton ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR4 1BF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 16.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR4 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00017282 (shared with 7 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 1BF. The average age is 32.1. 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 Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean22.3%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 290,000

10 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

CR4 1BF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences134
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime33
Other theft25
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.3 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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Granton Primary School

Outstanding619 pupils0.6 km
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Stanford Primary School

Requires Improvement168 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.7 km
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Woodmansterne School

Good1483 pupils0.8 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Outstanding502 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Fornos Delicatessen0.2 km
  • Four Seasons Bistro0.8 km
  • Panda Express0.9 km
  • Bib's Esfihas1.0 km
  • Chicken Express0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rowan Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Taste of China0.9 km
  • Morleys0.8 km
  • Sizzling Plaice0.8 km
  • Dragon Inn0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Leonard Mini-Market0.4 km
  • SIP UP - 24/7 ALCOHOL DELIVERY0.7 km
  • Ambaal Stores0.9 km
  • Best One Mini Market0.9 km
  • Eternal1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
  • The Vale0.4 km
  • Purkins Wine Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op Late Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Eastfields0.7 km
  • Streatham Common1.2 km
  • Norbury1.5 km