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CR4 4ED

London Road

Cricket Green

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Detailed insights for CR4 4ED

Overview

Postcode CR4 4ED is located in a major urban area, within the Cricket Green ward 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 nearest station is Mitcham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ravensbury Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
62.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Mitcham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Mitcham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.5%

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.

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 129 ft away from CR4 4ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham South near CR4 4ED 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 4ED
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
488
Population density
8,356.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.8(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.95(-3%)
Public order
11.6(+72%)
Vehicle crime
10.49(+12%)
Other theft
10.49(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
31.97%
African
99
20.29%
Other White
50
10.25%
Other Asian
43
8.81%
Caribbean
35
7.17%
Total population: 488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
27.2%
No qualifications
91
25.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
15.58%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
75
46.88%
Social rents from council
25
15.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.12%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.88%
Shared ownership
11
6.88%
Total households: 160

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4ED
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
27 Feb 2026Flat 19, Fenning Court, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4ERFlatsLeasehold£268,000
11 Dec 202545A, Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EPFlatsLeasehold£550,000
19 Dec 20257, Linden Place, Mitcham, CR4 4EYTerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 4ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBenedict AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 4ED, 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 SouthE02000710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 022AE01003374
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 4ED

Is CR4 4ED (Mitcham South) safe?

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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR4 4ED?

The median sale price around CR4 4ED in Mitcham South is £399,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 4ED?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 4ED, including Benedict Academy, Melrose 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 4ED?

The closest station to CR4 4ED is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 185 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4ED?

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).

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

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).