Postcode CR4 1ER is located in a major urban area, within the Pollards Hill ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.
Lonesome has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Lonesome has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.9% 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 1ER.
Lonesome near CR4 1ER 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.5 mi | Rowan Park informal recreation area | Medium | Walking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area |
| 0.1 mi | Brenley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brenley Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,600 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £500,000 | £493 |
| Terraced | 35 | £460,000 | £453 |
| Flats | 10 | £280,000 | £402 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,500 | £410,000 | £379,750 |
| 2017 | £252,500 | £420,000 | £390,000 |
| 2018 | £268,000 | £415,000 | £396,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £420,500 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £237,500 | £432,500 | £410,000 |
| 2021 | £311,000 | £465,000 | £440,000 |
| 2022 | £284,500 | £550,000 | £457,500 |
| 2023 | £257,500 | £500,000 | £472,500 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £555,000 | £458,500 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £505,000 | £455,000 |
| 2026 | £245,000 | — | £430,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £379 | £424 | £394 |
| 2017 | £429 | £446 | £371 |
| 2018 | £416 | £449 | £397 |
| 2019 | £336 | £361 | £391 |
| 2020 | £430 | £435 | £403 |
| 2021 | £497 | £465 | £447 |
| 2022 | £432 | £422 | £460 |
| 2023 | £439 | £510 | £449 |
| 2024 | £380 | £444 | £467 |
| 2025 | £419 | £487 | £454 |
| 2026 | £458 | — | £419 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 39, Imperial Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 37, Imperial Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 2, Imperial Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 10, Imperial Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 6, Cedars Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £570,000 |
In the CR4 1ER postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market | 45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Ronnie's Cutter | 37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Ronnie's Cutter |
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 1ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joan Palmeta Henry
Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin Whelton
Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Ryan Rodrigues
Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 1ER records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1ER in Lonesome is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 1ER, including St Mark's Church of England Academy (Good), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good) and Jus'T'Learn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1ER is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 569 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1ER scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,921 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 1ER is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Joan Palmeta Henry (Labour Party), Martin Whelton (Labour Party) and Ryan Rodrigues (Labour Party).