Sunshine Way is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 3HQ is located in the Figge's Marsh 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 Sunshine Way, Mitcham, CR4 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 3HA, CR4 3HB, CR4 3HE, CR4 2JB, CR4 3HR, CR4 3HG, CR4 3LF, CR4 3HF, CR4 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR4 3HQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 56.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 43.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR4 3HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.2% | 53.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 34.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 45% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.8% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.1% | 19.6% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 16.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 28% | 17.0% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 11% | 4.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 11.5% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 56.6% | 56.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 75.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 1.4% | -8.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 0% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunshine Way was 72.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunshine Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 237th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sunshine Way, Mitcham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-07-14 | £341,683 |
CR4 3HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Primary School Bond Road , CR4 3HG | - not rated | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School St Mark's Road , CR4 2LF | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Primary Western Road , CR4 3EB | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 53 Commonside East , CR4 1YG | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Primary School Sandy Lane , Figges Marsh CR4 2YA | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,967 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 | 816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfields High School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,249 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 | 2,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,337 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 | 2,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Lodge School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 151 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbury School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | - not rated | 963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK Kitchen | 31 Monarch Parade, London Road | 84 yd | |
| Colombo Restaurant | 175 London Road, Mitcham | 138 yd | |
| vee & jay's gyaadze | 179A London Road, Mitcham | 138 yd | |
| Chak 89 & Elmbrook Cash & Carry | 105 Bond Road, Mitcham | 168 yd | |
| Livi's Cuisine | 1 Laings Corner, London Road | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 107 London Road | 230 yd | |
| White Lion of Mortimer | 223 London Road, Mitcham | 255 yd | |
| The Windmill | Pub, The Windmill Public House, 40 Commonside West | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xu Sheng | 76 Monarch Parade, London Road | 116 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 173 London Road, Mitcham | 138 yd | |
| Chicken Village | 170 London Road, Mitcham | 258 yd | |
| Oysters | 154 London Road, Mitcham | 258 yd | |
| Monster Burgerz/Master Wings/Crunch/Chikin/Pizza Romano | 256A London Road, Mitcham | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 1, James Estate | 168 yd | |
| Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham | 417 yd | |
| Iceland | Shop, Durham House, 12-16 Upper Green West | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Mitcham 1-3 1-3 UPPER GREEN EAST | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| St Marks Family Centre ST. MARKS ROAD | 404 yd | |
| Lavender Park Lavender Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Liberty Primary School Western Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Figges Marsh LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Tamworth Recreation Ground TAMWORTH FARM RECREATION GROUND TAMWORTH FARM RECREATION GROUND LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Lewis Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lewis Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Freshfields Day Centre Birches Close | 870 yd | |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Mitcham Sports Ground Commonside West | grass pitches | 947 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 | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.