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CR4 3QH

Illingworth Close

Cricket Green

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Detailed insights for CR4 3QH

Overview

Postcode CR4 3QH 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 high crime levels, with around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Morden Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
68.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Mitcham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Mitcham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.2%

Approximately 68.2% 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 3QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near CR4 3QH 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 Belgrave Walk located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 3QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 3QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMorden Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Morden Hall Park
0.5 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.3 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
25,761.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.78(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.01(+8%)
Drugs
16.12(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.25(+115%)
Public order
6.45(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
117
30.08%
African
59
15.17%
Other Asian
43
11.05%
Caribbean
25
6.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
6.17%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
32%
No qualifications
73
26.55%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
46.21%
Social rents from council
29
21.97%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.64%
Owns outright
13
9.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.58%
Total households: 132

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202514, Illingworth Close, Mitcham, CR4 3QHTerracedFreehold£425,000
09 Dec 202526, Belgrave Walk, Mitcham, CR4 3QBTerracedFreehold£380,000
17 Jul 202619, Illingworth Close, Mitcham, CR4 3QFTerracedFreehold£525,000
29 Aug 2025118, Belgrave Walk, Mitcham, CR4 3QDTerracedFreehold£418,750
21 Jul 20255, Belgrave Walk, Mitcham, CR4 3QQTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the CR4 3QH postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHaslemere Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 3QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 3QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis57-59 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miThe Wheatsheaf98 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BWWalking directions to The Wheatsheaf
0.3 miCornners128 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners
0.3 miCobham StoreHaslemere Avenue, Merton, CR4 3PRWalking directions to Cobham Store
0.3 miFriends Food & WineChurch Road, Merton, CR4 3GJWalking directions to Friends Food & Wine

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 3QH, 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 018AE01003373
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 3QH

Is CR4 3QH (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around CR4 3QH records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3QH?

The median sale price around CR4 3QH 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 3QH?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 3QH, including Benedict Academy, Melrose School (Good) and Haslemere Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 3QH?

The closest station to CR4 3QH is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 291 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 3QH?

CR4 3QH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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