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CR4 1LG

New Barns Avenue

Pollards Hill

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Overview

Postcode CR4 1LG 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 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 nearest station is Beddington Lane, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mitcham Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
1/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pollards Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Pollards Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 1LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Pollards Hill near CR4 1LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

1/10

The nearest station is Beddington Lane located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1LG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMitcham CommonLargeWalking directions to Mitcham Common

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
8,347.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.35(-43%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.73(-53%)
Vehicle crime
6.14(-34%)
Other theft
5.52(-52%)
Drugs
4.91(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
100
26.18%
African
45
11.78%
Other Asian
43
11.26%
Other White
40
10.47%
Caribbean
38
9.95%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
37.07%
No qualifications
61
19%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
52.31%
Owns outright
32
24.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.23%
Shared ownership
4
3.08%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Pollards Hill

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£354K – £484K

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.

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
Terraced35£460,000£453
Flats10£280,000£402

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£245,000£430,000
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£419£487£454
2026£458£419
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025477, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HJTerracedFreehold£600,000
27 Mar 2025449, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HJTerracedFreehold£565,000
18 Jun 202519, Beech Grove, Mitcham, CR4 1LDTerracedFreehold£460,000
15 May 20266, Castleton Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NYTerracedFreehold£485,000
20 May 202524, Castleton Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NYTerracedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the CR4 1LG postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Sherwood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Morris Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy MertonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miJhelum Cash & Carry10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry
0.3 miPollards Hill Food & Wine16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine
0.3 miCo-op Food32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
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.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

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 1LG, 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)Pollards HillE02000707
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 019AE01003429
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1LG

Is CR4 1LG (Pollards Hill) safe?

The area around CR4 1LG 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near CR4 1LG?

The median sale price around CR4 1LG in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 1LG?

There are 10 schools close to CR4 1LG, including The Sherwood School (Good), William Morris Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1LG?

The closest station to CR4 1LG is Beddington Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 903 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1LG?

CR4 1LG 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).

Who represents CR4 1LG (Pollards Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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