Postcode CR4 4LH is located in a major urban area, within the Cricket Green area 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 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year. The median sale price in Cricket Green is £380,000 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,250 and £502,500. The nearest station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Three Kings Piece.
Mitcham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,559 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Mitcham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Mitcham South is £69,928 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from CR4 4LH.
Mitcham South near CR4 4LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Belgrave Walk | Tramlink | Walking directions to Belgrave Walk |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Three Kings Piece | Large | Walking directions to Three Kings Piece |
| 0.3 mi | The Canons | Medium | Walking directions to The Canons |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Cricket Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £692,000 | £459 |
| Terraced | 19 | £490,000 | £500 |
| Flats | 18 | £231,000 | £432 |
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 | £242,500 | £517,000 | £437,123 |
| 2026 | £269,000 | £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 | £380 | £481 | £517 |
| 2026 | £462 | £459 | £470 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 39, Caesars Walk, Mitcham, CR4 4LF | Terraced | Freehold | £745,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 22, Walsingham Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £637,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 27, Walsingham Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 37, Walsingham Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 22, Caesars Walk, Mitcham, CR4 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the CR4 4LH postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cranmer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Oak Tree Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR4 4LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Mitcham Food & Wine | 401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BG | Walking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Prince Food | 415b London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BJ | Walking directions to Prince Food |
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 4LH, 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 4LH records about 132 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CR4 4LH in Cricket Green is £380,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to CR4 4LH, including Cranmer Primary School (Good), St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Oak Tree Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR4 4LH is Mitcham Junction in TfL zone 4, about 444 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.
CR4 4LH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,559 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 4LH 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).