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CR4 4EX

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Ravensbury

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Detailed insights for CR4 4EX

Overview

Postcode CR4 4EX 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Ravensbury Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% 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 228 ft away from CR4 4EX.

Flood risk

Low

Mitcham South near CR4 4EX 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 4EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.2 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 4EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.2 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields
0.4 miVestry GreenSmallWalking directions to Vestry Green

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
3,329.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.95(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.77(-26%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(-10%)
Public order
7.79(+15%)
Burglary
5.39(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
25.62%
Other Asian
61
18.83%
Pakistani
45
13.89%
Other White
30
9.26%
African
20
6.17%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
39.62%
No qualifications
50
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
37.17%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.7%
Other social rented
11
9.73%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Ravensbury

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£541
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £535K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £541 per square foot) in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£587,500£519
Detached3£585,000£578
Terraced20£450,000£597
Flats22£296,203£463

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravensbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£480,000£375,000
2017£460,000£282,000£390,000£387,500
2018£585,000£295,000£420,000£379,271
2019£505,000£267,750£431,000£376,250
2020£587,500£267,000£470,000£382,500
2021£612,000£320,000£526,500£424,500
2022£557,500£285,000£610,000£431,550
2023£565,000£290,000£480,000£436,250
2024£660,000£290,000£640,000£443,000
2025£585,000£299,453£630,000£470,000
2026£306,750£602,500£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£513£452£471
2017£491£497£448£483
2018£603£450£514£478
2019£460£461£407£484
2020£582£428£454£471
2021£499£514£513£499
2022£664£477£530£535
2023£515£509£547£541
2024£654£485£485£548
2025£591£514£545£557
2026£545£502£591
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202535, Heatherdene Close, Mitcham, CR4 4EWTerracedFreehold£420,000
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
28 Mar 202527, Heatherdene Close, Mitcham, CR4 4EWTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 4EX
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
0.2 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
0.2 miCornners128 Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners

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 4EX, 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 022DE01003440
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 4EX

Is CR4 4EX (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around CR4 4EX records about 71 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 4EX?

The median sale price around CR4 4EX in Mitcham South is £425,000 (about £541 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 4EX?

There are 20 schools close to CR4 4EX, including Benedict Academy, Melrose School (Good) and Cricket Green School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 4EX?

The closest station to CR4 4EX is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 363 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4EX?

CR4 4EX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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