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CR4 2JG

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Figge's Marsh

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Detailed insights for CR4 2JG

Overview

Postcode CR4 2JG is located in a major urban area, within the Figge's Marsh ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham West is £65,532 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Figges Marsh.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Mitcham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,941 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mitcham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mitcham West is £65,532 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from CR4 2JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near CR4 2JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 2JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.8 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 2JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miFigges MarshLargeWalking directions to Figges Marsh
0.4 miThree Kings PieceLargeWalking directions to Three Kings Piece
0.4 miBrenley ParkMediumWalking directions to Brenley Park

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
26,029.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.45(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.15(-25%)
Other theft
13.99(+22%)
Public order
8.95(+32%)
Drugs
7.83(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
68
19.21%
African
63
17.8%
Other Asian
61
17.23%
Caribbean
30
8.47%
Other White
24
6.78%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
27.2%
No qualifications
55
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.09%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
39.2%
Social rents from council
34
27.2%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12%
Owns outright
8
6.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Figge's Marsh

Median price£462,250
Price per sq ft£494
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £489K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £462,250 (about £494 per square foot) in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Figge's Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£480,000£482
Terraced24£478,500£510
Flats12£283,750£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Figge's Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£332,500£384,500
2017£257,000£427,500£400,000
2018£265,000£470,000£405,000
2019£260,000£455,000£413,000
2020£288,400£495,000£430,000
2021£285,000£490,000£465,000
2022£262,625£497,500£480,000
2023£250,000£457,500£468,500
2024£268,000£410,000£477,500
2025£280,000£480,000£480,000
2026£325,000£507,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£386£472
2017£406£443£394
2018£399£390£447
2019£343£431£433
2020£415£440£422
2021£447£545£497
2022£368£514£551
2023£406£500£490
2024£458£608£476
2025£376£446£510
2026£422£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Figge's Marsh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 2JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 2JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025177A, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2JBFlatsLeasehold£220,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 12, Mainwaring Court, Armfield Crescent, Mitcham, CR4 2JWFlatsLeasehold£280,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 22, Mainwaring Court, Armfield Crescent, Mitcham, CR4 2JWFlatsLeasehold£270,000
19 Jun 202690, Monarch Parade, Mitcham, CR4 3HBFlatsLeasehold£250,000
23 Jul 202574, Monarch Parade, Mitcham, CR4 3HBOtherLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the CR4 2JG postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 2JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mark's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableLavender Lodge SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBond Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 2JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 2JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsUpper Green West, Merton, CR4 2PEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miRonnie's Cutter37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Ronnie's Cutter
0.2 miIceland12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAkwaba Cheri's Mini Market45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market
0.2 miLidl9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EDWalking directions to Lidl

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 2JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Agatha Mary Akyigyina

Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Dan Johnston

Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Franca Ofeimu

Figge's Marsh - 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
WardFigge's MarshE05013814
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcham WestE02000706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 018DE01003390
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 2JG

Is CR4 2JG (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around CR4 2JG records about 101 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.

What is the average house price near CR4 2JG?

The median sale price around CR4 2JG in Mitcham West is £462,250 (about £494 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 2JG?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 2JG, including St Mark's Primary School (Good), Lavender Lodge School (Good) and Bond Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 2JG?

The closest station to CR4 2JG is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 515 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 2JG?

CR4 2JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,941 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR4 2JG (Mitcham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 2JG is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Agatha Mary Akyigyina (Labour Party), Dan Johnston (Labour Party) and Franca Ofeimu (Labour Party).