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 292.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.2% higher than the Cricket Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wates Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green and the 19th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

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 | £108,107 |
| 32 Wates Way, Mitcham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000,000 | 2017-06-23 | £20,632,653 |
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 | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,102 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 | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer Primary School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Cricket Green , CR4 4LA | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,619 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 | 797 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Other independent school | No | 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.