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CR4 3GU

Cricket Green

Merton

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

42%

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.

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 223 ft away from CR4 3GU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 3GU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 3GU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThree Kings PieceLargeWalking directions to Three Kings Piece
0.3 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields
0.3 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
8,120.3 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

British
91
41.94%
Other White
32
14.75%
Other Asian
21
9.68%
Caribbean
20
9.22%
African
15
6.91%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
36.32%
No qualifications
50
26.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.47%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
33.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.43%
Owns outright
22
19.64%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.39%
Social rents from council
9
8.04%
Total households: 112

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 3GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202623, Russell Road, Mitcham, CR4 3APTerracedFreehold£450,000
11 Feb 202618, Russell Road, Mitcham, CR4 3APTerracedFreehold£410,000
12 Jan 202630, Russell Road, Mitcham, CR4 3APTerracedFreehold£435,000
03 Nov 20251, Church Place, Mitcham, CR4 3HYOtherFreehold£415,000
06 Jun 20255, Village Schoolhouse, Lower Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AFFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the CR4 3GU postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 3GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryBenedict AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 3GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EDWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miIceland12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLondis57-59 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miAsdaJames Estate, Mitcham, CR4 3HGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miRonnie's Cutter37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PFWalking directions to Ronnie's Cutter

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 3GU, 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 Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 3GU

Is CR4 3GU (Mitcham West) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near CR4 3GU?

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.

What schools are near CR4 3GU?

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.

What is the nearest station to CR4 3GU?

The closest station to CR4 3GU is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 636 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 3GU?

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).

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

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).