Postcode Analysis Merton, London

LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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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.

home £428,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British40.0%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean23.8%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences205
Anti-social behaviour100
Public order40
Vehicle crime32
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Academy

Good807 pupils0.2 km
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good473 pupils0.4 km
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils0.5 km
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils0.6 km
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Beecholme Primary School

Good192 pupils0.7 km
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Liberty Primary

Good416 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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