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Cricket Green

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About

Cricket Green is a residential ward in the London Borough of Merton, centred on the historic Mitcham Cricket Green. This large open space, one of the oldest cricket grounds in continuous use, defines the area. The surrounding streets are characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some inter-war semis. The local high street offers a range of independent shops and services catering to daily needs.

The area maintains a strong community focus, with the green hosting regular matches, fairs, and events. To the west lies Mitcham Common, a large area of open grassland and ponds providing further recreational space. The ward is primarily residential, with good transport links via several train stations and bus routes serving central London and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Cricket Green has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cricket Green is £67,484 per year. There are 8 schools in Cricket Green: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Cricket Green is home to around 11,716 people, with a population density of about 4,015.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Cricket Green Population
11,716
Population density
4,015.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.54(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.49(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(+90%)
Drugs
10.58(+71%)
Public order
9.56(+41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,702
31.6%
Other White
1,696
14.48%
African
1,489
12.71%
Other Asian
1,049
8.96%
Pakistani
693
5.92%
Total population: 11,714

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,124
34.33%
No qualifications
1,989
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,226
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,066
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
953
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,100

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,111
26.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,049
24.76%
Owns with a mortgage
908
21.44%
Owns outright
689
16.27%
Social rents from council
325
7.67%
Total households: 4,236

Property prices in Cricket Green

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 in Cricket Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £709,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cricket Green in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cricket Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats25£240,000£4,446
Semi-Detached5£590,000£5,091
Terraced20£482,500£5,370

10 years median price trend in Cricket Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricket Green.

All postcodes in Cricket Green

CR44NF

Osier Way

CR44NB

Wandle Way

CR43PJ

Phipps Bridge Road

CR43PG

Phipps Bridge Road

CR43AW

Love Lane

CR43BQ

Benedict Road

CR43YE

Cricket Green

CR43SR

Church Path

CR44ND

Bunting Close

CR43UD

Cricket Green

CR41UN

Church Road

CR43FB

Blake Road

CR43GG

Batsworth Road

SW192SY

New Close

CR44TP

Caesars Walk

CR43NT

London Road

CR44UH

Willow Lane

CR44ED

London Road

CR49EE

Church Road

CR44ES

London Road

CR44GA

Cricket Green

CR43FP

Church Road

CR44FL

Willow Lane

CR43AN

Queen Annes Gardens

CR44BE

London Road

CR43BU

Church Road

CR49FS

Cricket Green

CR43PN

Phipps Bridge Road

CR44FG

Wandle Way

CR44JA

Croydon Road

CR43NZ

London Road

CR43QB

Belgrave Walk

CR43NE

London Road

CR43QH

Illingworth Close

CR44BG

London Road

CR43GB

Church Road

CR44NT

Kingsleigh Place

CR42QA

Commonside East

CR43BE

Church Road

CR43QZ

Bourne Drive

CR44GF

Cricket Green

CR43AY

De'Arn Gardens

CR43HY

Church Place

CR43TB

Chantry Way

CR44HF

Willow Lane

CR44GD

Cricket Green

CR43FW

Church Road

CR44LS

The Close

CR44HH

Aspen Gardens

CR44LB

Cricket Green

CR43WZ

Varley Way

CR44EQ

London Road

CR43PZ

Lower Green West

CR43TD

Church Road

CR43AB

Walnut Tree Avenue

CR43AF

Lower Green West

CR43NG

London Road

CR43FJ

Belgrave Road

CR49GF

Cricket Green

CR44UY

Peterborough Road

CR43AZ

Dearn Gardens

CR44TU

Willow Lane

CR44HD

Madeira Road

CR43DZ

Glebe Avenue

CR42QB

Commonside East

CR44FH

Cricket Green

CR44NX

The Willow Centre

CR43BX

Batsworth Road

CR44NA

Willow Lane

CR43QD

Belgrave Walk

CR43FE

Venus Mews

CR49FP

Church Road

CR44NN

Chatsworth Place

CR43ED

Western Road

CR44FJ

Canons Close

CR43NW

Cricket Green

CR44EF

Broadway Gardens

CR44EY

Linden Place

CR43NF

London Road

CR43DH

Collingwood Road

CR44YF

Cricket Green

CR43QQ

Belgrave Walk

CR43AH

Pear Tree Close

CR44HB

Commonside West

CR43DD

Love Lane

CR49BX

Church Road

CR44LW

Bramcote Avenue

CR44NS

Kingsleigh Place

CR43AE

Glebe Square

CR43NS

Raleigh Gardens

CR43BW

Church Road

CR43AR

Edmund Road

CR42QD

Hallowell Close

CR44EP

Mitcham Park

SW192SU

Phipps Bridge Road

CR43DU

Bank Avenue

CR44NQ

Willow Lane

CR49BT

Church Road

CR43AT

Westfield Road

CR43FZ

Lower Green West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.