Postcode CR4 3GU 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 Mitcham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.
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.
Mitcham West has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.0% 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.
The average income per household in Mitcham West is £65,532 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from CR4 3GU.
Mitcham West near CR4 3GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Belgrave Walk | Tramlink | Walking directions to Belgrave Walk |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Phipps Bridge | Tramlink | Walking directions to Phipps Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.3 mi | Baron Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Baron Fields |
| 0.3 mi | The Canons | Medium | Walking directions to The Canons |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £675,000 | £490 |
| Terraced | 23 | £490,000 | £500 |
| Flats | 23 | £240,000 | £403 |
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 | £245,000 | £517,000 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £268,000 | £692,000 | £525,000 |
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 | £449 | £459 | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 23, Russell Road, Mitcham, CR4 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 18, Russell Road, Mitcham, CR4 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 30, Russell Road, Mitcham, CR4 3AP | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 1, Church Place, Mitcham, CR4 3HY | Other | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 5, Village Schoolhouse, Lower Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AF | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the CR4 3GU postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 3GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ED | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 57-59 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | James Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Ronnie's Cutter | 37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Ronnie's Cutter |
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 3GU, 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 3GU 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.
The median sale price around CR4 3GU in Mitcham West is £399,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CR4 3GU, including Cricket Green School (Outstanding), Benedict Academy and Melrose School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 3GU is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 636 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 3GU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 3GU 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).