Postcode CR4 2QB is located in a major urban area, within the Cricket Green area 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 median sale price in Cricket Green is £372,000 (around £467 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,500 and £502,500. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.
Mitcham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,523 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Mitcham East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Mitcham East is £68,080 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 263 ft away from CR4 2QB.
Mitcham East near CR4 2QB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.3 mi | The Canons | Medium | Walking directions to The Canons |
| 0.2 mi | Brenley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Brenley Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £372,000 (about £467 per square foot) in Cricket Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £607,500 | £514 |
| Terraced | 18 | £490,000 | £490 |
| Flats | 21 | £232,500 | £424 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240,000 | £517,000 | £437,123 |
| 2026 | £259,000 | £607,500 | £520,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £517 |
| 2026 | £443 | £514 | £476 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 2QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 69, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QB | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 97, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QB | Flats | Leasehold | £312,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 27, Hallowell Close, Mitcham, CR4 2QD | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 32, Gaston Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 31, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 2QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 |
In the CR4 2QB postcode area, located within Mitcham East, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Jus'T'Learn | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mark's Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR4 2QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market | 45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ronnie's Cutter | 37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Ronnie's Cutter |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Upper Green West, Merton, CR4 2PE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ED | 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 2QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gill Manly
Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Kevin Butcher
Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Usaama Kaweesa
Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 2QB 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 public order.
The median sale price around CR4 2QB in Cricket Green is £372,000 (about £467 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to CR4 2QB, including St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (Good), Jus'T'Learn (Good) and St Mark's Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR4 2QB is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 527 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
CR4 2QB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 2QB 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).