Wates Way is in Mitcham and in Merton district. CR4 4HR 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 Wates Way, Mitcham, CR4 4HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR4 4HX, CR4 4TS, SM5 1HZ, SM5 1HX, CR4 4FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR4 4HR is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 49.7% | 45.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 54.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 30% | 38.9% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 41.3% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.7% | 53.6% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 30.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 21% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 33% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 10.6% | 5.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 67.8% | 57.7% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 60.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 60.4% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 60.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 24.1% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 3.9% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wates Way was 360.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.5% higher than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wates Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 13th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Wates Way, Mitcham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £97,200 | 2019-06-26 | £102,760 |
| 32 Wates Way, Mitcham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000,000 | 2017-06-23 | £19,612,245 |
CR4 4HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer Primary School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | - not rated | 1,281 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 | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermeads High School Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsford Arts College Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,549 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 | 2,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,071 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 | 3,592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 793 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Independent School 2a Church Path , CR4 4EL | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbury School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Project Brewing Co | Unit 8, The Willows Business Centre, 17 Willow Lane | 295 yd | |
| Country City Catering | Unit A5, Connaught Business Centre, 22 Willow Lane | 460 yd | |
| Tooting & Mitcham Football Club | The Hub, Imperial Fields Bishopsford Road | 760 yd | |
| The Meal Team | Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road | 760 yd | |
| Georges Cafe | 408 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown of Mitcham | Carshalton Road, Mitcham | 442 yd | |
| Mitcham Golf Club | The Clubhouse, Carshalton Road | 707 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shak | Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road | 760 yd | |
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 850 yd | |
| PFC Grill | 72 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 850 yd | |
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 886 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Mitcham Golf Club CARSHALTON ROAD | golf | 761 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 1,005 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 143.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.