Postcode CR4 1BY is located in a major urban area, within the Figge's Marsh ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rowan Park informal recreation area.
Lonesome has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,736 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Lonesome has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 1BY.
Lonesome near CR4 1BY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 1 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowan Park informal recreation area | Medium | Walking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area |
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brenley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brenley Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £476,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £480,000 | £444 |
| Terraced | 21 | £480,000 | £510 |
| Flats | 9 | £280,000 | £404 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £247,500 | £332,500 | £384,500 |
| 2017 | £257,000 | £427,500 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £470,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £455,000 | £413,000 |
| 2020 | £288,400 | £495,000 | £430,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £490,000 | £465,000 |
| 2022 | £262,625 | £497,500 | £480,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £457,500 | £468,500 |
| 2024 | £268,000 | £410,000 | £477,500 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | — | £480,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £381 | £386 | £472 |
| 2017 | £406 | £443 | £394 |
| 2018 | £399 | £390 | £447 |
| 2019 | £343 | £431 | £433 |
| 2020 | £415 | £440 | £422 |
| 2021 | £447 | £545 | £497 |
| 2022 | £368 | £514 | £551 |
| 2023 | £406 | £500 | £490 |
| 2024 | £458 | £608 | £476 |
| 2025 | £376 | £446 | £508 |
| 2026 | £404 | — | £501 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 28, Clay Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1BS | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4, Hammond Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 26, Hammond Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 73, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DG | Terraced | Freehold | £665,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 89, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £662,000 |
In the CR4 1BY postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowan Mini Market | 23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JF | Walking directions to Rowan Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Sunshine Food & Wine | 378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR4 1BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Agatha Mary Akyigyina
Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Dan Johnston
Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Franca Ofeimu
Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 1BY records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.
The median sale price around CR4 1BY in Lonesome is £476,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 1BY, including Lonesome Primary School (Good), St Mark's Church of England Academy (Good) and Beecholme Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1BY is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 429 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1BY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,736 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 1BY is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Agatha Mary Akyigyina (Labour Party), Dan Johnston (Labour Party) and Franca Ofeimu (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.