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CR4 3FX

Lavender Avenue

Lavender Fields

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Overview

Postcode CR4 3FX 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 Mitcham Eastfields, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Figges Marsh.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% 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 3FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near CR4 3FX 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 Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 3FX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.7 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting
0.7 mi

3

Colliers Wood

Northern

Walking directions to Colliers Wood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 3FX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFigges MarshLargeWalking directions to Figges Marsh
0.2 miLavender ParkMediumWalking directions to Lavender Park
0.4 miMiles Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Miles Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
545
Population density
11,515.8 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

Other Asian
111
20.29%
British
97
17.73%
Other White
78
14.26%
African
59
10.79%
Other
34
6.22%
Total population: 547

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
36.8%
No qualifications
84
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
55
13.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
11.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 413

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
25.15%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.31%
Owns outright
28
17.18%
Other social rented
24
14.72%
Shared ownership
23
14.11%
Total households: 163

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 3FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2026Flat 14, 100, Lavender Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3FXFlatsLeasehold£325,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 24, 100, Lavender Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3FXFlatsLeasehold£340,000
30 Oct 2025110, Steers Mead, Mitcham, CR4 3JWTerracedFreehold£405,000
27 Jun 20252A, Mortimer Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HSOtherFreehold£40,000
31 Mar 202526, Mortimer Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HSTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the CR4 3FX postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 3FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBond Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLiberty PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRISE EducationOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 3FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 3FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHoo HingJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Hoo Hing
0.3 miAsdaJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLidl9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EDWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLidlTandem Way, London, SW19 2TYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLidl23 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2ADWalking 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 3FX, 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 Introduced2012-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 3FX

Is CR4 3FX (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around CR4 3FX 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 3FX?

The median sale price around CR4 3FX 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 3FX?

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

What is the nearest station to CR4 3FX?

The closest station to CR4 3FX is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 997 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 3FX?

CR4 3FX 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 3FX (Mitcham West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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