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CR4 3EE

Western Road

Lavender Fields

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Overview

Postcode CR4 3EE is located in a major urban area, within the Lavender Fields ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 Phipps Bridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lavender Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Mitcham West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,762 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mitcham West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from CR4 3EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near CR4 3EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Phipps Bridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 3EE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.7 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 3EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLavender ParkMediumWalking directions to Lavender Park
0.5 miVestry GreenSmallWalking directions to Vestry Green
0.3 miMiles Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Miles Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
7,629.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.61(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.34(-54%)
Other theft
7.4(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-6%)
Drugs
4.52(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
29.7%
Other White
55
14.99%
Other Asian
48
13.08%
African
45
12.26%
Indian
23
6.27%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
36.08%
No qualifications
61
20.96%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
31.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.23%
Owns outright
24
19.67%
Other social rented
20
16.39%
Social rents from council
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Lavender Fields

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£572
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£304K – £498K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £572 per square foot) in Lavender Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lavender Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced38£495,000£590
Semi-Detached5£425,000£679
Detached1£395,000£—
Flats38£302,500£541

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lavender Fields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavender Fields.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,000£390,500£400,000
2017£273,000£600,000£460,000
2018£310,000£441,000£403,750
2019£281,500£480,000£395,000
2020£304,000£510,000£425,000
2021£277,500£475,000£463,150
2022£285,000£495,000£477,250
2023£275,000£520,000£510,000
2024£276,500£492,500£460,000
2025£271,250£508,000£477,500
2026£325,000£345,000£562,900
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavender Fields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lavender Fields.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£584£488£476
2017£647£457£523
2018£545£453£501
2019£533£505£434
2020£589£478£488
2021£545£518£538
2022£575£518£582
2023£567£551£568
2024£543£584£556
2025£539£639£550
2026£537£712£590
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lavender Fields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lavender Fields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202577, Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EESemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
08 Jan 2026156, Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EBFlatsLeasehold£350,000
13 Jun 2025148, Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EBFlatsLeasehold£450,000
20 Mar 202639, Gilpin Close, Mitcham, CR4 3QRFlatsLeasehold£318,000
30 Jun 202534, Gilpin Close, Mitcham, CR4 3QRFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the CR4 3EE postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 3EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLiberty PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBond Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRISE EducationOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 3EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 3EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHoo HingJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Hoo Hing
0.2 miAsdaJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLidl9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EDWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miFriends Food & WineChurch Road, Merton, CR4 3GJWalking directions to Friends Food & Wine
0.3 miShahini Food & Wine ExpressChurch Road, Merton, CR4 3GJWalking directions to Shahini Food & Wine Express

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 3EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edith Joan MacAuley

Lavender Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Harry John Platts

Lavender Fields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Slawek Szczepanski

Lavender Fields - 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
WardLavender FieldsE05013817
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcham WestE02000706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 018EE01003405
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 3EE

Is CR4 3EE (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around CR4 3EE records about 65 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 3EE?

The median sale price around CR4 3EE in Mitcham West is £395,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 3EE?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 3EE, including Liberty Primary (Good), Bond Primary School (Good) and RISE Education (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 3EE?

The closest station to CR4 3EE is Phipps Bridge in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,002 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 3EE?

CR4 3EE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,762 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 3EE is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Edith Joan MacAuley (Labour Party), Harry John Platts (Labour Party) and Slawek Szczepanski (Labour Party).