Postcode CR4 4ED is located in a major urban area, within the Cricket Green area of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Mitcham South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year. The median sale price in Cricket Green is £380,000 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,250 and £502,500. The nearest station is Mitcham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ravensbury Park.
Mitcham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,276 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Mitcham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.5% 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.
The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from CR4 4ED.
Mitcham South near CR4 4ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ravensbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Ravensbury Park |
| 0.1 mi | Baron Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Baron Fields |
| 0.4 mi | The Canons | Medium | Walking directions to The Canons |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Cricket Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £692,000 | £459 |
| Terraced | 19 | £490,000 | £500 |
| Flats | 18 | £231,000 | £432 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £242,500 | £517,000 | £437,123 |
| 2026 | £269,000 | £692,000 | £525,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £380 | £481 | £517 |
| 2026 | £462 | £459 | £470 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 14, Amber Court, 27, Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DR | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 16, Amber Court, 27, Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DR | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 19, Fenning Court, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4ER | Flats | Leasehold | £268,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 45A, Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EP | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 7, Linden Place, Mitcham, CR4 4EY | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the CR4 4ED postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Benedict Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
Benedict Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Melrose School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Melrose School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2023. | |
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Mar 2023
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR4 4ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mitcham Food & Wine | 401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BG | Walking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Prince Food | 415b London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BJ | Walking directions to Prince Food |
| 0.1 mi | London Road Convenience Store | 494 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BA | Walking directions to London Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AW | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR4 4ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gill Manly
Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Kevin Butcher
Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Usaama Kaweesa
Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR4 4ED records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around CR4 4ED in Cricket Green is £380,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 4ED, including Benedict Academy (Outstanding), Melrose School (Good) and St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR4 4ED is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 185 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 4ED scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,276 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR4 4ED 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).