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CR4 1NR

Bennetts Close

Longthornton

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
44%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Lonesome has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 117 ft away from CR4 1NR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 1NR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.3 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.1 miOakleigh Way Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
9,042.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.92(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.24(-2%)
Vehicle crime
7.99(-15%)
Other theft
7.99(-30%)
Public order
6.85(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
31.61%
African
59
13.23%
Caribbean
56
12.56%
Other White
38
8.52%
Bangladeshi
23
5.16%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
29.79%
No qualifications
84
24.78%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
38.3%
Owns outright
30
21.28%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.51%
Social rents from council
8
5.67%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Longthornton

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£537
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £535K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longthornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£510,000£509
Semi-Detached6£506,000£511
Terraced67£500,000£543
Flats15£321,000£554

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longthornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longthornton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2026158, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HWTerracedFreehold£535,000
16 Jan 2026108, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HWTerracedFreehold£515,000
18 Nov 2025120, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HWTerracedFreehold£565,000
06 Feb 202626, Maple Close, Mitcham, CR4 1AQTerracedFreehold£605,000
16 Apr 2025109, Edgehill Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HZTerracedFreehold£792,000

Schools

In the CR4 1NR postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeecholme Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLonesome Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGranton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 1NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGrove Mini Market372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Grove Mini Market
0.2 miSunshine Food & Wine378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine
0.3 miLeonard Mini Market11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SYWalking directions to Leonard Mini Market
0.3 miTesco Express189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miRowan Mini Market23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JFWalking directions to Rowan Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,396
Band B£1,629
Band C£1,862
Band D£2,094
Band E£2,560
Band F£3,025
Band G£3,491
Band H£4,189

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 1NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Lorraine Fraser

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ross Benjamin Garrod

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sonia Elaine Phillips

Longthornton - 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
WardLongthorntonE05013818
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LonesomeE02000702
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 014DE01003412
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1NR

Is CR4 1NR (Lonesome) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near CR4 1NR?

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.

What schools are near CR4 1NR?

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.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1NR?

The closest station to CR4 1NR is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 697 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1NR?

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).

Who represents CR4 1NR (Lonesome) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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Data Sources

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.