Postcode CR4 1JW 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 high crime levels, with around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rowan Park informal recreation area.
Pollards Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Pollards Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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.
The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 1JW.
Pollards Hill near CR4 1JW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowan Park informal recreation area | Medium | Walking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area |
| 0.4 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Rowan Road Recreation Ground |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1JW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 130, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JW | Terraced | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 167, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 165, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 123, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 198, Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JF | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the CR4 1JW postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manor Mini Market | 219 Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JH | Walking directions to Manor Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Northborough Corner | 307 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR | Walking directions to Northborough Corner |
| 0.1 mi | Save Express | 297 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR | Walking directions to Save Express |
| 0.3 mi | Jhelum Cash & Carry | 10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Pollards Hill Food & Wine | 16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine |
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 1JW, 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 1JW records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around CR4 1JW in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR4 1JW, including Harris Primary Academy Merton (Outstanding), Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding) and William Morris Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1JW is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 1,332 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1JW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,083 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 1JW 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).