Commonside West is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 4HA 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 West, Mitcham, CR4 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 4AJ, CR4 4AF, CR4 4AL, CR4 2QA, CR4 4AH, CR4 2PB, CR4 4AB, CR4 4AD, CR4 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR4 4HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 37.2% | 43% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 40.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 43.8% | 42.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 43.4% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.1% | 22.1% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 38.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 10.3% | 5.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 8.1% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 45.2% | 47.6% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 57.4% | 49.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 19.5% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 14.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35% 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 | 55.7% | 49.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 35% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 3% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.8% | 37.2% | -18.4% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonside West was 84.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commonside West has the 34th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 185th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1A Claire Court, 23 Commonside West, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-09 | £209,379 |
| Flat 5 Maria Court, 18 Commonside West, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-03-08 | £441,183 |
| Flat 8 Claire Court, 23 Commonside West, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-03-07 | £152,022 |
| Flat 8 Claire Court, 23 Commonside West, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-01-08 | £135,571 |
| Flat 5 Claire Court, 23 Commonside West, Mitcham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-06-22 | £302,695 |
CR4 4HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4HA 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 5,232 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 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Primary School St Mark's Road , CR4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Cricket Green , CR4 4LA | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bond Primary School Bond Road , CR4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer Primary School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,865 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 | 153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | 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 | 187 yd | |
| Gino's | 6-8 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 248 yd | |
| Tag Elezz | Mitcham Market, 2A Upper Green East | 256 yd | |
| Cravings | 47 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 267 yd | |
| PCG- Chicken and Grill Ltd | 33 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Pub, The Windmill Public House, 40 Commonside West | 3 yd | |
| White Lion of Mortimer | 223 London Road, Mitcham | 511 yd | |
| The Ravensbury Arms | Croydon Road, Mitcham | 701 yd | |
| The Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms, 107 London Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza2Night | 30 Upper Green East, Mitcham | 187 yd | |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri | 259 London Road, Mitcham | 305 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 233 London Road, Mitcham | 305 yd | |
| Peri Peri Chicken Bites | Shop, 253 London Road | 305 yd | |
| KFC | 229 London Road, Mitcham | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Shop, Durham House, 12-16 Upper Green West | 431 yd | |
| Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham | 611 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, James Estate | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitcham Sports Ground Commonside West | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Freshfields Day Centre Birches Close | 279 yd | |
| Better Gym Mitcham 1-3 1-3 UPPER GREEN EAST | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Canons Leisure Centre (Mitcham) CANONS LEISURE CENTRE CANONS LEISURE CENTRE MADEIRA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| St Marks Family Centre ST. MARKS ROAD | 405 yd | |
| Mitcham Cricket Club Cricket Green | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Melrose School MELROSE SCHOOL MELROSE SCHOOL CHURCH ROAD | 880 yd | |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Westminster City School Sports Ground (Closed) Tamworth Lane | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Lewis Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lewis Road | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 87.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.