Postcode CR4 1NL is located in a major urban area, within the Pollards Hill ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Rowan Road area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowan Road is £70,552 per year. The nearest station is Beddington Lane, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mitcham Common.
Rowan Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Rowan Road has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowan Road is £70,552 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 1NL.
Rowan Road near CR4 1NL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.9 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 |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1NL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 33, Lexden Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NL | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 15, Lexden Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NL | Terraced | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 64, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JU | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 119, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JY | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 2, Beverley Road, Mitcham, CR4 1NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the CR4 1NL postcode area, located within Rowan Road, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1NL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manor Mini Market | 219 Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JH | Walking directions to Manor Mini Market |
| 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 | Northborough Corner | 307 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR | Walking directions to Northborough Corner |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1NL, 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 1NL records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR4 1NL in Rowan Road 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 1NL, including The Sherwood School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Merton (Outstanding) and Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1NL is Beddington Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,221 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 1NL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,849 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 1NL 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).