Postcode CR4 4LB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.
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 8.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from CR4 4LB.
Mitcham South near CR4 4LB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Belgrave Walk | Tramlink | Walking directions to Belgrave Walk |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.3 mi | Baron Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Baron Fields |
| 0.2 mi | The Canons | Medium | Walking directions to The Canons |
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 4LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 1B, Cricket Green, Mitcham, CR4 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 9, Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4AB | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 32, Lewes Court, 1, Chatsworth Place, Mitcham, CR4 4NG | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Flat 45, Lewes Court, 1, Chatsworth Place, Mitcham, CR4 4NG | Flats | Leasehold | £132,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | Flat 45, Lewes Court, 1, Chatsworth Place, Mitcham, CR4 4NG | Flats | Leasehold | £132,000 |
In the CR4 4LB postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market | 45 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ronnie's Cutter | 37-39 Upper Green East, Mitcham, CR4 2PF | Walking directions to Ronnie's Cutter |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 12-16 Upper Green West, Mitcham, CR4 3AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 9-17 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ED | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Upper Green West, Merton, CR4 2PE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 4LB, 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 4LB 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 4LB in Mitcham South is £399,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to CR4 4LB, including Oak Tree Primary School, Cricket Green School (Outstanding) and St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR4 4LB is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 627 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR4 4LB 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 4LB 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).