Postcode CR4 1XS 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 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 nearest station is Therapia Lane, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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 the United Kingdom, 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 44.4% 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 1XS.
Pollards Hill near CR4 1XS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Therapia Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Therapia Lane |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Beddington Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Beddington Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pollards Hill | Medium | Walking directions to Pollards Hill |
| 0.4 mi | Tree Space | Small | Walking directions to Tree Space |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 1XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 17, Montgomery Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XT | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 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 |
In the CR4 1XS postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 1XS
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 1XS, 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 1XS 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 1XS in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CR4 1XS, including William Morris Primary School (Good), Gonville Academy (Good) and Harris Academy Merton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 1XS is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,450 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 1XS 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 1XS 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).