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CR4 2QA

Commonside East

Cricket Green

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Detailed insights for CR4 2QA

Overview

Postcode CR4 2QA is located in a major urban area, within the Cricket Green 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, about 20% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the 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
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Mitcham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from CR4 2QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham East near CR4 2QA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 2QA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 2QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThree Kings PieceLargeWalking directions to Three Kings Piece
0.3 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons
0.3 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 Cricket Green

Median price£404,500
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £529K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £404,500 (about £475 per square foot) in Cricket Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £709,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cricket Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£675,000£490
Terraced22£490,000£500
Flats19£232,500£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cricket Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricket Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,000£387,000£380,000
2017£262,400£450,000£383,000
2018£250,000£340,500£376,000
2019£245,000£380,000£374,500
2020£255,000£466,000£395,000
2021£252,500£457,500£425,500
2022£285,000£521,250£445,500
2023£290,000£530,000£407,500
2024£257,500£662,000£435,000
2025£245,000£517,000£435,000
2026£268,000£692,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricket Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricket Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£401£455£408
2017£661£425£454
2018£430£431£452
2019£436£399£460
2020£421£402£409
2021£376£408£500
2022£481£481£524
2023£515£490£531
2024£436£446£515
2025£381£481£518
2026£449£459£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricket Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cricket Green in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 2QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 2026Flat 4, 23E, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QAFlatsLeasehold£270,000
01 Oct 202547, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QATerracedFreehold£399,000
25 Sept 202527, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QASemi-DetachedFreehold£362,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 1, 23E, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QAFlatsLeasehold£295,000
25 Nov 202516, Hilary Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 2LATerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the CR4 2QA postcode area, located within Mitcham East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 2QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableJus'T'LearnOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 2QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 2QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAkwaba Cheri's Mini Market45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market
0.1 miRonnie's Cutter37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Ronnie's Cutter
0.2 miFarmfoodsUpper Green West, Merton, CR4 2PEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miIceland12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 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 2QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Manly

Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Michael Kevin Butcher

Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Usaama Kaweesa

Cricket Green - 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
WardCricket GreenE05013813
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

Frequently asked questions about CR4 2QA

Is CR4 2QA (Mitcham East) safe?

The area around CR4 2QA 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 2QA?

The median sale price around CR4 2QA in Mitcham East is £404,500 (about £475 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 2QA?

There are 19 schools close to CR4 2QA, including Jus'T'Learn (Good), St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Mark's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 2QA?

The closest station to CR4 2QA is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 589 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 2QA?

CR4 2QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR4 2QA (Mitcham East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 2QA is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gill Manly (Labour Party), Michael Kevin Butcher (Labour Party) and Usaama Kaweesa (Labour Party).