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CR4 4GH

Ravensbury

Merton

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Detailed insights for CR4 4GH

Overview

Postcode CR4 4GH 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 5 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
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Mitcham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,998 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 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CR4 4GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham South near CR4 4GH 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 4GH
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 4GH
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
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

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jan 202593, Morden Road, Mitcham, CR4 4DFTerracedFreehold£450,000
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 4GH postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMelrose SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 4GH
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 miCornnersMerton, CR4 4DBWalking directions to Cornners

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 4GH, 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 Introduced2025-08-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 4GH

Is CR4 4GH (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around CR4 4GH 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 4GH?

The median sale price around CR4 4GH 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 4GH?

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

The closest station to CR4 4GH is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 305 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4GH?

CR4 4GH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,998 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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