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CR4 1GN

Westmorland Way

Pollards Hill

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Overview

Postcode CR4 1GN is located in a major urban area, within the Pollards Hill ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Pollards Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year. The nearest station is Beddington Lane, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pollards Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Pollards Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.2%

Approximately 51.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Beddington Lane located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1GN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane
1 mi

3,4,5,6

Ampere Way

Tramlink

Walking directions to Ampere Way

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
506
Population density
1,334 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.67(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.7(-19%)
Drugs
7.62(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(+23%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
28.46%
Pakistani
74
14.62%
African
68
13.44%
Caribbean
55
10.87%
Other White
31
6.13%
Total population: 506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
30.33%
No qualifications
99
25.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
49
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
73
45.62%
Owns with a mortgage
36
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15%
Owns outright
18
11.25%
Social rents from council
9
5.62%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Pollards Hill

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£354K – £484K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pollards Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£500,000£493
Terraced35£460,000£453
Flats10£280,000£402

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pollards Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pollards Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1GN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1GN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 20269, Gloucester Court, Mitcham, CR4 1QWFlatsLeasehold£220,000
19 May 20266, Gloucester Court, Mitcham, CR4 1QWFlatsLeasehold£200,000
02 Dec 2025338, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EHTerracedFreehold£435,000
21 Jul 2025Flat 3, 47, Yorkshire Road, Mitcham, CR4 1PQFlatsLeasehold£122,600
30 Jun 2025116, Chestnut Grove, Mitcham, CR4 1RATerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the CR4 1GN postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1GN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Archbishop Lanfranc AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Morris Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGonville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1GN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1GN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPollards Hill Food & Wine16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine
0.3 miJhelum Cash & Carry10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

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 1GN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joan Palmeta Henry

Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Martin Whelton

Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ryan Rodrigues

Pollards Hill - 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
WardPollards HillE05013821
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pollards HillE02000707
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 019DE01003432
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1GN

Is CR4 1GN (Pollards Hill) safe?

The area around CR4 1GN records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near CR4 1GN?

The median sale price around CR4 1GN in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 1GN?

There are 11 schools close to CR4 1GN, including The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement), William Morris Primary School (Good) and Gonville Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1GN?

The closest station to CR4 1GN is Beddington Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,007 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1GN?

CR4 1GN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR4 1GN (Pollards Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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