Postcode CR4 1QU 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 low crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 Therapia Lane, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pollards Hill.
Pollards Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Pollards Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% 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.
The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 1QU.
Pollards Hill near CR4 1QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Therapia Lane located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 270, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 272, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 4, Berkshire Way, Mitcham, CR4 1QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 222, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EG | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 255, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EY | Terraced | Freehold | £222,500 |
In the CR4 1QU postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Pollards Hill Food & Wine | 16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Jhelum Cash & Carry | 10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1QU, 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 1QU records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around CR4 1QU in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CR4 1QU, including Gonville Academy (Good), The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (Requires improvement) and William Morris Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1QU is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,152 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 1QU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,060 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 1QU 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).