Postcode CR4 1JQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mitcham Common.
Lonesome has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,497 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 11.6% 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 1JQ.
Lonesome near CR4 1JQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mitcham Common | Large | Walking directions to Mitcham Common |
| 0.5 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Park informal recreation area | Medium | Walking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 22, Tamworth Park, Mitcham, CR4 1HY | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 71, Tamworth Park, Mitcham, CR4 1HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 335, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, CR4 1DL | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 2C, St Georges Road, Mitcham, CR4 1EB | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 19, Marlowe Square, Mitcham, CR4 1DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the CR4 1JQ postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 1JQ, 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 1JQ 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 1JQ 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 1JQ, including The Sherwood School (Good), St Mark's Church of England Academy (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1JQ is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 837 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1JQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,497 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 1JQ 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).