Postcode CR4 1AY is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton area of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year. The median sale price in Longthornton is £452,500 (around £502 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £376,250 and £515,000. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Figges Marsh.
Lonesome has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,583 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Lonesome has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from CR4 1AY.
Lonesome near CR4 1AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Figges Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Figges Marsh |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brenley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brenley Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £502 per square foot) in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £585,000 | £479 |
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 | £509 |
| Terraced | 56 | £475,000 | £514 |
| Flats | 19 | £321,000 | £501 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306,500 | £445,000 | £420,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £432,500 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | £293,500 | £435,000 | £425,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £405,500 | £408,500 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £384,500 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | £316,500 | £476,525 | £455,000 |
| 2022 | £326,500 | £461,000 | £500,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £485,000 | £525,000 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £535,000 | £460,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £490,000 | £500,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £607,500 | £470,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £517 | £503 | £442 |
| 2017 | £546 | £407 | £434 |
| 2018 | £491 | £431 | £435 |
| 2019 | £466 | £426 | £457 |
| 2020 | £467 | £509 | £465 |
| 2021 | £499 | £510 | £500 |
| 2022 | £524 | £481 | £521 |
| 2023 | £552 | £500 | £520 |
| 2024 | £478 | £525 | £541 |
| 2025 | £512 | £495 | £550 |
| 2026 | £501 | £441 | £477 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 66, Oakleigh Way, Mitcham, CR4 1AN | Terraced | Freehold | £398,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 12, Bolstead Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 91, Oakleigh Way, Mitcham, CR4 1AW | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 123, Firs Close, Mitcham, CR4 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 69, Firs Close, Mitcham, CR4 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 |
In the CR4 1AY postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lonesome Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Beecholme Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Gorringe Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2017. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR4 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sunshine Food & Wine | 378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 23 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Mini Market | 23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JF | Walking directions to Rowan Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR4 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Lorraine Fraser
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Ross Benjamin Garrod
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Elaine Phillips
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 1AY records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR4 1AY in Longthornton is £452,500 (about £502 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 1AY, including Lonesome Primary School (Good), Beecholme Primary School (Good) and Gorringe Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR4 1AY is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 400 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 1AY is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brenda Lorraine Fraser (Labour Party), Ross Benjamin Garrod (Labour Party) and Sonia Elaine Phillips (Labour Party).