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CR4 1HE

Commonside East

Pollards Hill

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Detailed insights for CR4 1HE

Overview

Postcode CR4 1HE 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 0.7 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 1HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Lonesome near CR4 1HE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1HE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 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
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1HE
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 Pollards Hill

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£471
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£346K – £491K

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.

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
Terraced31£460,000£459
Flats10£295,000£451

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£290,000£485,000
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£451£487£457
2026£414£485
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025329, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HETerracedFreehold£362,500
29 Apr 2025319, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HETerracedFreehold£485,000
30 Sept 202519, Marlowe Square, Mitcham, CR4 1DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
30 Jan 2026335, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DLTerracedFreehold£435,000
21 May 202644, Manor Way, Mitcham, CR4 1EETerracedFreehold£478,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1HE
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 1HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1HE
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 1HE, 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)LonesomeE02000702
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 014EE01003435
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1HE

Is CR4 1HE (Lonesome) safe?

The area around CR4 1HE 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 1HE?

The median sale price around CR4 1HE in Lonesome is £450,000 (about £471 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 1HE?

There are 18 schools close to CR4 1HE, 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 1HE?

The closest station to CR4 1HE is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 1,062 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1HE?

CR4 1HE 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 1HE (Lonesome) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.