Postcode CR4 1LD is located in a major urban area, within the Pollards Hill area of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Pollards Hill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year. The median sale price in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (around £468 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £495,000. The nearest station is Beddington Lane, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mitcham Common.
Pollards Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,002 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Pollards Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% 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 1LD.
Pollards Hill near CR4 1LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beddington Lane located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 1 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mitcham Common | Large | Walking directions to Mitcham Common |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £468 per square foot) in Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £520,000 | £545 |
| Terraced | 29 | £460,000 | £440 |
| Flats | 9 | £305,000 | £471 |
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 | £310,000 | £520,000 | £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 | £475 | £573 | £419 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | 19, Beech Grove, Mitcham, CR4 1LD | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 60, Beech Grove, Mitcham, CR4 1LH | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 71, Beech Grove, Mitcham, CR4 1LL | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 32, Castleton Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NY | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 6, Castleton Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NY | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 |
In the CR4 1LD postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Sherwood School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Merton | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Merton | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2017. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR4 1LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Mini Market | 219 Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JH | Walking directions to Manor Mini Market |
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 1LD, 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 1LD records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR4 1LD in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £468 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CR4 1LD, including The Sherwood School (Good), Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR4 1LD is Beddington Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 933 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 1LD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,002 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 1LD 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).