Postcode CR4 1NR is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.
Lonesome has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Lonesome has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 117 ft away from CR4 1NR.
Lonesome near CR4 1NR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.3 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.1 mi | Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £537 per square foot) in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 | £509 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £506,000 | £511 |
| Terraced | 67 | £500,000 | £543 |
| Flats | 15 | £321,000 | £554 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306,500 | £445,000 | £420,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £432,500 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | £293,500 | £435,000 | £425,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £405,500 | £408,500 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £384,500 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | £316,500 | £476,525 | £455,000 |
| 2022 | £326,500 | £461,000 | £500,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £485,000 | £525,000 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £535,000 | £460,000 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £490,000 | £500,000 |
| 2026 | £352,000 | £490,000 | £470,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £517 | £503 | £442 |
| 2017 | £546 | £407 | £434 |
| 2018 | £491 | £431 | £435 |
| 2019 | £466 | £426 | £457 |
| 2020 | £467 | £509 | £465 |
| 2021 | £499 | £510 | £500 |
| 2022 | £524 | £481 | £521 |
| 2023 | £552 | £500 | £520 |
| 2024 | £478 | £525 | £541 |
| 2025 | £531 | £495 | £550 |
| 2026 | £502 | £507 | £477 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 158, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HW | Terraced | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 108, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HW | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 120, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HW | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 26, Maple Close, Mitcham, CR4 1AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £605,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 109, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £792,000 |
In the CR4 1NR postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sunshine Food & Wine | 378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Mini Market | 23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JF | Walking directions to Rowan Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR4 1NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Lorraine Fraser
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Ross Benjamin Garrod
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Elaine Phillips
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 1NR records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around CR4 1NR in Lonesome is £475,000 (about £537 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 1NR, including Beecholme Primary School (Good), Lonesome Primary School (Good) and Granton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1NR is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 697 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 1NR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,249 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 1NR is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brenda Lorraine Fraser (Labour Party), Ross Benjamin Garrod (Labour Party) and Sonia Elaine Phillips (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.