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CR4 1DT

Marlowe Square

Longthornton

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Overview

Postcode CR4 1DT is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mitcham Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lonesome has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lonesome has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 1DT.

Flood risk

No risk

Lonesome near CR4 1DT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1DT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.7 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMitcham CommonLargeWalking directions to Mitcham Common
0.4 miRowan Park informal recreation areaMediumWalking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area
0.4 miBrenley ParkMediumWalking directions to Brenley Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
6,852.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.81(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.64(-19%)
Vehicle crime
8(-15%)
Other theft
7.06(-38%)
Burglary
5.64(+3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
25.68%
African
74
18.27%
Other White
50
12.35%
Other Asian
46
11.36%
Caribbean
36
8.89%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
32.59%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.49%
No qualifications
51
16.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
39.26%
Owns outright
40
29.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
23.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Social rents from council
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Longthornton

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£537
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £535K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £537 per square foot) in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longthornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£510,000£509
Semi-Detached6£506,000£511
Terraced67£500,000£543
Flats15£321,000£554

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longthornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£305,000£490,000£500,000
2026£352,000£490,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£531£495£550
2026£502£507£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longthornton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202519, Marlowe Square, Mitcham, CR4 1DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
19 Sept 2025329, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HETerracedFreehold£362,500
29 Apr 2025319, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HETerracedFreehold£485,000
30 Jan 2026335, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DLTerracedFreehold£435,000
22 Aug 202527, Manor Way, Mitcham, CR4 1EGTerracedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the CR4 1DT postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Sherwood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy MertonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryHarris Academy MertonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miManor Mini Market219 Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JHWalking directions to Manor Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,396
Band B£1,629
Band C£1,862
Band D£2,094
Band E£2,560
Band F£3,025
Band G£3,491
Band H£4,189

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR4 1DT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Lorraine Fraser

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ross Benjamin Garrod

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sonia Elaine Phillips

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Siobhain McDonagh

Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyMitcham and MordenE14001371
WardLongthorntonE05013818
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LonesomeE02000702
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 014EE01003435
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1DT

Is CR4 1DT (Lonesome) safe?

The area around CR4 1DT records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CR4 1DT?

The median sale price around CR4 1DT in Lonesome is £475,000 (about £537 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 1DT?

There are 18 schools close to CR4 1DT, including The Sherwood School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Merton (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1DT?

The closest station to CR4 1DT is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 1,030 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1DT?

CR4 1DT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR4 1DT (Lonesome) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 1DT 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).

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Data Sources

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.