Postcode CR4 4EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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 the United Kingdom, 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 15.6% 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 138 ft away from CR4 4EL.
Mitcham South near CR4 4EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravensbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Ravensbury Park |
| 0.5 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.1 mi | Baron Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Baron Fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £675,000 | £490 |
| Terraced | 23 | £490,000 | £500 |
| Flats | 23 | £240,000 | £403 |
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 | £245,000 | £517,000 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £268,000 | £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 | £381 | £481 | £517 |
| 2026 | £449 | £459 | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2025 | 13, Broadway Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4EF | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 58, Broadway Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4EE | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Flat 14, 341A, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BE | Flats | Leasehold | £216,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Unit 1, 339, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BE | Other | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 10, Drive House, 337, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BE | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the CR4 4EL postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mitcham Food & Wine | 401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BG | Walking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Prince Food | 415b London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BJ | Walking directions to Prince Food |
| 0.3 mi | London Road Convenience Store | 494 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BA | Walking directions to London Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 57-59 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BF | 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 4EL, 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 4EL 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.
The median sale price around CR4 4EL in Mitcham South is £399,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR4 4EL, including Cricket Green School (Outstanding), St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Benedict Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 4EL is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 331 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 4EL 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 4EL 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).