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CR4 3DB

Merlin Close

Cricket Green

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Overview

Postcode CR4 3DB is located in a major urban area, within the Cricket Green ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Belgrave Walk, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Baron Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Mitcham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mitcham West has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.7%

Approximately 38.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 3DB.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near CR4 3DB 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 Belgrave Walk located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 3DB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 3DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields
0.4 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons
0.2 miVestry GreenSmallWalking directions to Vestry Green

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
13,598.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.56(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.65(-11%)
Vehicle crime
6.42(-31%)
Public order
5.43(-20%)
Drugs
3.95(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
83
25.7%
British
79
24.46%
Other Asian
40
12.38%
Caribbean
31
9.6%
Pakistani
15
4.64%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
32.4%
No qualifications
60
24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.2%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
27.03%
Owns with a mortgage
27
24.32%
Owns outright
11
9.91%
Social rents from council
6
5.41%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Cricket Green

Median price£399,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £510K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £399,000 (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
Terraced23£490,000£500
Flats23£240,000£403

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£517
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 3DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 20262, Edmund Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ARTerracedFreehold£342,500
24 Feb 20262, Edmund Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ARTerracedFreehold£335,000
28 Mar 20256, Edmund Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ARTerracedFreehold£425,000
14 Aug 202550, Frimley Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 3AQTerracedFreehold£475,000
02 Apr 202660, De'Arn Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 3AYFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the CR4 3DB postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 3DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBenedict AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRISE EducationOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 3DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 3DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EDWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsdaJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miLondis57-59 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miIceland12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miHoo HingJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Hoo Hing

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 3DB, 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 WestE02000706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 018CE01003379
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 3DB

Is CR4 3DB (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around CR4 3DB records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3DB?

The median sale price around CR4 3DB in Mitcham West is £399,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 3DB?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 3DB, including Benedict Academy, Melrose School (Good) and RISE Education (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 3DB?

The closest station to CR4 3DB is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 659 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 3DB?

CR4 3DB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR4 3DB (Mitcham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 3DB 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).