Postcode CR4 1XP is located in a major urban area, within the Pollards Hill area of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Pollards Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year. The median sale price in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (around £468 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £495,000. The nearest station is Norbury, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pollards Hill.
Pollards Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,276 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Pollards Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.5% 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 1XP.
Pollards Hill near CR4 1XP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| 1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
| 0.3 mi | Tree Space | Small | Walking directions to Tree Space |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £468 per square foot) in Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £520,000 | £545 |
| Terraced | 29 | £460,000 | £440 |
| Flats | 9 | £305,000 | £471 |
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 | £310,000 | £520,000 | £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 | £475 | £573 | £419 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1XP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | 1, Lindsey Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 43, Lindsey Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 83, Lindsey Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XR | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 63, Lindsey Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XR | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 83, Glamorgan Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XH | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the CR4 1XP postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | William Morris Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy Merton | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gonville Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2012. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR4 1XP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Pollards Hill Food & Wine | 16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Jhelum Cash & Carry | 10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LU | Walking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Save Express | 297 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR | Walking directions to Save Express |
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 1XP, 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 1XP records about 91 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 drugs.
The median sale price around CR4 1XP in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £468 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR4 1XP, including William Morris Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding) and Gonville Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR4 1XP is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 1,348 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR4 1XP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,276 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 1XP 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).