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CR4 4DE

Morden Road

Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for CR4 4DE

Overview

Postcode CR4 4DE 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ravensbury Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very 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

22.3%

Approximately 22.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from CR4 4DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham South near CR4 4DE 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 Mitcham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 4DE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Phipps Bridge

Tramlink

Walking directions to Phipps Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 4DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.1 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields
0.5 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
12,000 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
80
23.46%
African
64
18.77%
Other White
37
10.85%
Indian
34
9.97%
Other Asian
28
8.21%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
32.97%
No qualifications
51
18.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
30
26.79%
Owns outright
28
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
23.21%
Other social rented
13
11.61%
Social rents from council
12
10.71%
Total households: 112

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 4DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 14, Amber Court, 27, Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DRFlatsLeasehold£210,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 16, Amber Court, 27, Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DRFlatsLeasehold£225,000
04 Sept 202530, Heatherdene Close, Mitcham, CR4 4EWTerracedFreehold£450,000
09 May 202536, Heatherdene Close, Mitcham, CR4 4EWTerracedFreehold£660,000
09 May 202536, Heatherdene Close, Mitcham, CR4 4EWTerracedFreehold£660,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 4DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBenedict AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 4DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.1 miMitcham Food & Wine401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine
0.1 miNisa Local395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miLondisBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AWWalking directions to Londis

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 4DE, 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 4DE

Is CR4 4DE (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around CR4 4DE 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 4DE?

The median sale price around CR4 4DE 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 4DE?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 4DE, 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 4DE?

The closest station to CR4 4DE is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 244 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4DE?

CR4 4DE 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 4DE (Mitcham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 4DE 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.