CR4 3LJ is a safe, established residential area on Crusoe Road, 0.6km from Collier's Wood in Merton. Administratively it sits within Colliers Wood ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.
Within the CR4 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR4 3LJ are sourced from Output Area E00017064 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRUSOE ROAD, CR4 3LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRUSOE ROAD, CR4 3LJ.
360
37
£ 58,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR4 3LJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR4 3LJ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 3LJ. The average age is 36.5. 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
£ 560,000
3 sales · Mean £ 540,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR4 3LJ has low crime rates — 38 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
Links Primary School
Sellincourt Primary School
Gorringe Park Primary School
Singlegate Primary School
Furzedown Primary School
Bond Primary School
Beecholme Primary School
Graveney School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Picanha Steak House0.9 km
- Tequila Mockingbird1.0 km
- Wandsworth Mind Wellbeing Hub0.9 km
- Idara E Jaaferiya Mosque0.9 km
- Kaosarn Thai Restaurant0.9 km
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Ambaal Stores0.7 km
- Best One Mini Market0.7 km
- Eternal0.8 km
- Cozmic Cloudz Put Ltd0.2 km
- Elka0.3 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Yummy Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chandni Chaat House0.3 km
- Efes Kebab0.3 km
- EXCE'S0.6 km
- Favorite Chicken0.3 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Gorringe Park0.3 km
- Tooting Progressive Working0.6 km
- The Manor Bar & Grill1.0 km
- The Ramble Inn0.7 km
- Purkins Wine Bar0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Long Room (The Mitre Hotel)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tooting0.4 km
- Mitcham Eastfields1.2 km
- Wimbledon1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tooting Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR43LJ · Data under Open Government Licence