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CR4 1GZ

Longthornton

Merton

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Overview

Postcode CR4 1GZ 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 low crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.5%
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 17,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lonesome has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.5%

Approximately 39.5% 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.

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 1GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lonesome near CR4 1GZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1GZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRowan Park informal recreation areaMediumWalking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area
0.4 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.4 miBrenley ParkMediumWalking directions to Brenley Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
3,836.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.06(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-52%)
Vehicle crime
5.41(-42%)
Public order
4.91(-27%)
Other theft
3.93(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
32.23%
Other White
56
16.87%
African
36
10.84%
Pakistani
23
6.93%
Caribbean
21
6.33%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
39.47%
No qualifications
42
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.46%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.11%
Other social rented
43
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.5%
Owns outright
9
6.98%
Social rents from council
8
6.2%
Total households: 129

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202676, Woodstock Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BBFlatsLeasehold£363,500
08 Oct 202544, Woodstock Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BBFlatsLeasehold£321,000
27 Feb 202568, Woodstock Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BBFlatsLeasehold£246,000
27 Apr 202616, Eldertree Way, Mitcham, CR4 1AGTerracedFreehold£530,000
17 Oct 202528, Clay Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1BSTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the CR4 1GZ postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLonesome Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Mark's Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeecholme Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRowan Mini Market23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JFWalking directions to Rowan Mini Market
0.3 miClementines Convenient Store180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Clementines Convenient Store
0.4 miGrove Mini Market372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Grove Mini Market
0.4 miSunshine Food & Wine378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine
0.4 miLidl216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Lidl

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 1GZ, 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 014CE01003411
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1GZ

Is CR4 1GZ (Lonesome) safe?

The area around CR4 1GZ records about 47 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.

What is the average house price near CR4 1GZ?

The median sale price around CR4 1GZ 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 1GZ?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 1GZ, 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.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1GZ?

The closest station to CR4 1GZ is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 565 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1GZ?

CR4 1GZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,900 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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