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CR4 1PY

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Pollards Hill

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Overview

Postcode CR4 1PY 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 average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pollards Hill.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
80.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pollards Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Pollards Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

80.3%

Approximately 80.3% 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 1PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Pollards Hill near CR4 1PY 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 1PY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 1PY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPollards HillMediumWalking directions to Pollards Hill

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
17,215.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.67(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.7(-19%)
Drugs
7.62(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(+23%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
33.25%
African
71
17.49%
Caribbean
51
12.56%
Other Black
29
7.14%
Other Asian
26
6.4%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.03%
No qualifications
65
22.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.49%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
93
70.45%
Social rents from council
13
9.85%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.33%
Owns outright
7
5.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.3%
Total households: 132

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 2025Flat 3, 47, Yorkshire Road, Mitcham, CR4 1PQFlatsLeasehold£122,600
17 Feb 20264, Berkshire Way, Mitcham, CR4 1QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
05 Dec 202520, Shropshire Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XWFlatsFreehold£395,000
16 May 2025270, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EJTerracedFreehold£440,000
26 Mar 2025272, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EJTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the CR4 1PY postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 1PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Morris Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGonville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Archbishop Lanfranc AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1PY

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

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 1PY, 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 019DE01003432
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 1PY

Is CR4 1PY (Pollards Hill) safe?

The area around CR4 1PY records about 63 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near CR4 1PY?

The median sale price around CR4 1PY 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 1PY?

There are 13 schools close to CR4 1PY, including William Morris Primary School (Good), Gonville Academy (Good) and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 1PY?

The closest station to CR4 1PY is Beddington Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,211 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 1PY?

CR4 1PY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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