Postcode CR4 2LQ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham East is £68,080 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Figges Marsh.
Mitcham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Mitcham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
The average income per household in Mitcham East is £68,080 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 2LQ.
Mitcham East near CR4 2LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Figges Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Figges Marsh |
| 0.4 mi | Brenley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brenley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £462,000 (about £485 per square foot) in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £480,000 | £482 |
| Terraced | 23 | £477,000 | £506 |
| Flats | 12 | £283,750 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £350 | — | £502 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 2LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 18, Priestley Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LL | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 39, Eastfields Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 39, Fernlea Road, Mitcham, CR4 2HF | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 19, Rialto Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LT | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 5, Rialto Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LT | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the CR4 2LQ postcode area, located within Mitcham East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 23 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Upper Green West, Merton, CR4 2PE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Ronnie's Cutter | 37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Ronnie's Cutter |
| 0.5 mi | Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market | 45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
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 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Agatha Mary Akyigyina
Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Dan Johnston
Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Franca Ofeimu
Figge's Marsh - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 2LQ records about 94 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.
The median sale price around CR4 2LQ in Mitcham East is £462,000 (about £485 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 2LQ, including Gorringe Park Primary School (Good), St Mark's Church of England Academy (Good) and Lonesome Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 2LQ is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 219 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 2LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,325 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 2LQ 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).