Postcode CR4 1HB 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.
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.
Lonesome has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 1HB.
Lonesome near CR4 1HB 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| 0.8 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 | The Canons | Medium | Walking directions to The Canons |
| 0.2 mi | Brenley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brenley Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £471 per square foot) in Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £500,000 | £493 |
| Terraced | 31 | £460,000 | £459 |
| Flats | 10 | £295,000 | £451 |
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 | £290,000 | — | £485,000 |
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 | £451 | £487 | £457 |
| 2026 | £414 | — | £485 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | 221, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HB | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Bayeaux House, 187, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HB | Flats | Leasehold | £328,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, Bayeaux House, 187, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HB | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 28, Pentlands Close, Mitcham, CR4 1HU | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 39, Imperial Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1ER | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the CR4 1HB postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1HB
| 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 |
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 1HB, 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 1HB 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.
The median sale price around CR4 1HB in Lonesome is £450,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 1HB, 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 1HB is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 688 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1HB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 1HB 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).
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.