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CR4 2LB

Barnard Road

Figge's Marsh

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Overview

Postcode CR4 2LB 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mitcham East is £68,080 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Three Kings Piece.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Mitcham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mitcham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Mitcham East is £68,080 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 287 ft away from CR4 2LB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 2LB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 2LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThree Kings PieceLargeWalking directions to Three Kings Piece
0.5 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons
0.2 miBrenley ParkMediumWalking directions to Brenley Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
9,230.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.11(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.43(+62%)
Public order
9.47(+40%)
Other theft
9.47(-17%)
Drugs
6.68(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
29.84%
Other White
74
19.37%
Other Asian
43
11.26%
African
36
9.42%
Other
24
6.28%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
37.07%
No qualifications
75
25.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.61%
Level 3 (A level)
27
9.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
33.33%
Owns outright
40
32.52%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.02%
Other social rented
6
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Figge's Marsh

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Figge's Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats10£283,750£4,205
Semi-Detached6£480,000£4,777
Terraced22£480,000£5,467

10 year median price trend in Figge's Marsh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 2LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202632, Gaston Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LDTerracedFreehold£535,000
05 Jan 20267, Pembroke Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LJTerracedFreehold£565,000
10 Apr 202686, Lammas Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 2LWTerracedFreehold£540,000
06 Jun 202552, Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SASemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
30 Apr 202627, Hallowell Close, Mitcham, CR4 2QDTerracedFreehold£490,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 2LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mark's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableJus'T'LearnOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,396
Band B£1,629
Band C£1,862
Band D£2,094
Band E£2,560
Band F£3,025
Band G£3,491
Band H£4,189

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 2LB, 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 EastE02000701
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 013CE01003389
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about CR4 2LB

Is CR4 2LB (Mitcham East) safe?

The area around CR4 2LB records about 104 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR4 2LB?

The median sale price around CR4 2LB in Mitcham East is £472,500 (about £4,908 per square metre) based on 38 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 2LB?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 2LB, including St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good), St Mark's Primary School (Good) and Jus'T'Learn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 2LB?

The closest station to CR4 2LB is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 350 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 2LB?

CR4 2LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.