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CR4 3SR

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Cricket Green

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Detailed insights for CR4 3SR

Overview

Postcode CR4 3SR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ravensbury Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Mitcham West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Mitcham West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.3%

Approximately 24.3% 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 3SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham West near CR4 3SR 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 3SR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 3SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.2 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields
0.5 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
4,313.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.45(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.32(-17%)
Drugs
10.27(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(+49%)
Burglary
7.59(+39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
36.15%
Other White
81
21.37%
African
35
9.23%
Caribbean
23
6.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
5.54%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
39.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.66%
No qualifications
44
14.33%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
33.33%
Other social rented
33
22.92%
Owns with a mortgage
30
20.83%
Owns outright
24
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 3SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202540, Church Path, Mitcham, CR4 3BNTerracedFreehold£340,000
14 Aug 20255, Vicarage Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 3BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
13 Feb 202612, Love Lane, Mitcham, CR4 3AGFlatsFreehold£372,000
19 Mar 202654B, Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BUFlatsLeasehold£400,000
18 Jul 202572, Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BUOtherFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the CR4 3SR postcode area, located within Mitcham West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 3SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBenedict AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 3SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 3SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis57-59 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miNisa Local395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miMitcham Food & Wine401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine
0.3 miCornners128 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners
0.3 miThe Wheatsheaf98 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BWWalking directions to The Wheatsheaf

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 3SR, 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 018BE01003378
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 3SR

Is CR4 3SR (Mitcham West) safe?

The area around CR4 3SR records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3SR?

The median sale price around CR4 3SR 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 3SR?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 3SR, including Melrose School (Good), Benedict Academy and Cricket Green School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 3SR?

The closest station to CR4 3SR is Belgrave Walk in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 316 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 3SR?

CR4 3SR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,657 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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