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Overview

Postcode CR4 4BY is located in a major urban area, within the Ravensbury ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poulter Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Mitcham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from CR4 4BY.

Flood risk

Low

Mitcham South near CR4 4BY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 4BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 4BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPoulter ParkLargeWalking directions to Poulter Park
0.2 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.3 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
6,648.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.83(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.55(-23%)
Other theft
7.38(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.32(+11%)
Public order
5.8(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
41.92%
African
51
13.97%
Other White
46
12.6%
Other
26
7.12%
Caribbean
16
4.38%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
34.84%
No qualifications
57
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.89%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
28.68%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.59%
Owns outright
24
17.65%
Social rents from council
10
7.35%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Ravensbury

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £5,785 per square metre) in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ravensbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£585,000£6,223
Flats19£288,906£4,900
Semi-Detached16£590,000£5,571
Terraced20£461,500£6,375

10 year median price trend in Ravensbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026Flat 1, Woodglen, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6AWFlatsLeasehold£140,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 1, Woodglen, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6AWFlatsLeasehold£120,000
12 May 202535, Rawnsley Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 4BSTerracedFreehold£400,000
09 Apr 202527, Rawnsley Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 4BSFlatsLeasehold£205,000
20 Feb 202532, Rawnsley Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 4BSTerracedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the CR4 4BY postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 4BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy MordenAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCranmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 4BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AWWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLondon Road Convenience Store494 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BAWalking directions to London Road Convenience Store
0.1 miPrince Food415b London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BJWalking directions to Prince Food
0.2 miMitcham Food & Wine401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine
0.2 miNisa Local395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,396
Band B£1,629
Band C£1,862
Band D£2,094
Band E£2,560
Band F£3,025
Band G£3,491
Band H£4,189

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 4BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Joseph McCabe

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Alambritis

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Val Hoppichler

Ravensbury - 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
WardRavensburyE05013822
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcham SouthE02000710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 022EE01003441
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 4BY

Is CR4 4BY (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around CR4 4BY records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR4 4BY?

The median sale price around CR4 4BY in Mitcham South is £440,000 (about £5,785 per square metre) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 4BY?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 4BY, including Harris Academy Morden (Outstanding), Cranmer Primary School (Good) and St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 4BY?

The closest station to CR4 4BY is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 314 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4BY?

CR4 4BY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR4 4BY (Mitcham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 4BY is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Peter Joseph McCabe (Labour Party), Stephen Alambritis (Labour Party) and Val Hoppichler (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.