Commonside East is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 2QA is located in the Cricket Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 2LA, CR4 2PB, CR4 2PH, CR4 4AJ, CR4 4HA, CR4 2QB, CR4 2PF, CR4 2PG, CR4 2PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR4 2QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 49.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 40.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 49.3% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 65.5% | 19.4% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 24.9% | -15.2% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 25.5% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 37.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 48.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 19% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 48.6% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 27% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 6% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonside East was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commonside East has the 17th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 254th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Commonside East, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2025-10-01 | £387,917 |
| 27 Commonside East, Mitcham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-09-25 | £345,514 |
| Flat 1 23E Commonside East, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-27 | £280,688 |
| 1 Commonside East, Mitcham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,000 | 2024-04-18 | £12,853 |
| 19A Commonside East, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2022-11-15 | £466,581 |
CR4 2QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR4 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 53 Commonside East , CR4 1YG | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School St Mark's Road , CR4 2LF | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bond Primary School Bond Road , CR4 3HG | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Primary School Church Road , CR4 3BE | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benedict Primary School Church Road , CR4 3BE | - not rated | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfields High School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 63 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Lodge School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbury School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | - not rated | 686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nine Simply Thai | 18 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 118 yd | |
| Cravings | 47 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 164 yd | |
| PCG- Chicken and Grill Ltd | 33 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 164 yd | |
| Gino's | 6-8 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 174 yd | |
| Tag Elezz | Mitcham Market, 2A Upper Green East | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Pub, The Windmill Public House, 40 Commonside West | 159 yd | |
| White Lion of Mortimer | 223 London Road, Mitcham | 385 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 107 London Road | 726 yd | |
| The Ravensbury Arms | Croydon Road, Mitcham | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 30 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 118 yd | |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri | 259 London Road, Mitcham | 258 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 233 London Road, Mitcham | 258 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bites | Shop, 253 London Road | 258 yd | |
| KFC | 229 London Road, Mitcham | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Shop, Durham House, 12-16 Upper Green West | 364 yd | |
| Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham | 556 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, James Estate | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Family Centre ST. MARKS ROAD | 250 yd | |
| Better Gym Mitcham 1-3 1-3 UPPER GREEN EAST | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Mitcham Sports Ground Commonside West | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Freshfields Day Centre Birches Close | 404 yd | |
| Canons Leisure Centre (Mitcham) CANONS LEISURE CENTRE CANONS LEISURE CENTRE MADEIRA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Mitcham Cricket Club Cricket Green | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Eastfields Youth Centre Acacia Road | 930 yd | |
| Melrose School MELROSE SCHOOL MELROSE SCHOOL CHURCH ROAD | 958 yd | |
| Westminster City School Sports Ground (Closed) Tamworth Lane | grass pitches | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.