CR4 2EX is a safe, established residential area on Leather Close, 0.2km from Eastfields in Merton. Administratively it sits within Figge's Marsh ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £428k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 2EX are sourced from Output Area E00017150 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX.
431
39
£ 55,000 /yr
51%
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
CR4 2EX has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR4 2EX. The average age is 38.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 428,500
2 sales · Mean £ 428,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR4 2EX is moderate at 51 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
St Mark's Church of England Academy
St Mark's Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Lonesome Primary School
Bond Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Liberty Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- A Paris Corner0.4 km
- Fairgreen Pharmacy0.5 km
- Figges Marsh General Store0.5 km
- Pound Store0.6 km
- Ranya Food Center0.6 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kings Arms Public House0.5 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.5 km
- Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd0.6 km
- White Lion of Mortimer0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- AFIA Cuisine0.5 km
- AK Kitchen0.4 km
- Bistro Przy Rondzie0.5 km
- Canons Cafe0.9 km
- Chak 890.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Dragon Inn1.0 km
- Abbys Grill Peri Peri0.6 km
- Kentiss0.5 km
- Mitcham Best Chicken and Pizza Ltd0.6 km
- Morleys0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Eastfields0.2 km
- Tooting1.4 km
- Mitcham Junction1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mitcham Eastfields Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR42EX · Data under Open Government Licence