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CR4 1NF

Sherwood Park Road

Pollards Hill

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Overview

Postcode CR4 1NF 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 Beddington Lane, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mitcham Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Pollards Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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 1NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Pollards Hill near CR4 1NF 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 Beddington Lane located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1NF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane
1 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMitcham CommonLargeWalking directions to Mitcham Common
0.5 miRowan Park informal recreation areaMediumWalking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area
0.4 miPollards HillMediumWalking directions to Pollards Hill

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
8,054.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.33(-15%)
Shoplifting
17.55(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.79(-49%)
Drugs
10.03(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.78(+54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
64
19.63%
British
60
18.4%
Other White
44
13.5%
African
43
13.19%
Other Asian
22
6.75%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
31.56%
No qualifications
65
23.05%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
45
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.17%
Other social rented
4
3.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026189, Sherwood Park Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NJTerracedFreehold£495,000
18 Sept 2025143, Sherwood Park Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NJTerracedFreehold£515,000
31 Mar 2025179, Sherwood Park Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NJTerracedFreehold£450,000
12 Sept 202530, Elm Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Mar 20253, Dahlia Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 1LBTerracedFreehold£482,000

Schools

In the CR4 1NF postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Morris Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy MertonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy MertonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJhelum Cash & Carry10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry
0.2 miPollards Hill Food & Wine16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op Food32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miManor Mini Market219 Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JHWalking directions to Manor Mini Market
0.3 miNorthborough Corner307 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TRWalking directions to Northborough Corner

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 1NF, 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 019EE01003433
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1NF

Is CR4 1NF (Pollards Hill) safe?

The area around CR4 1NF 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.

What is the average house price near CR4 1NF?

The median sale price around CR4 1NF 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 1NF?

There are 16 schools close to CR4 1NF, including William Morris Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding) and Harris Primary Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1NF?

The closest station to CR4 1NF is Beddington Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,223 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1NF?

CR4 1NF 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).

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

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