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CR4 4NA

Willow Lane

Cricket Green

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Overview

Postcode CR4 4NA 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 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 nearest station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poulter Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Mitcham South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Mitcham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR4 4NA.

Flood risk

Low

Mitcham South near CR4 4NA 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 Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 4NA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 4NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPoulter ParkLargeWalking directions to Poulter Park
0.5 miThe CanonsMediumWalking directions to The Canons

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
329 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.27(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.02(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.13(+235%)
Vehicle crime
15.76(+68%)
Public order
10.13(+50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
40.79%
Other White
64
15.72%
African
29
7.13%
Caribbean
28
6.88%
Indian
26
6.39%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
33.03%
No qualifications
70
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
12.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
44.19%
Owns outright
41
23.84%
Owns with a mortgage
35
20.35%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.81%
Other social rented
9
5.23%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Cricket Green

Median price£399,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £510K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cricket Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£675,000£490
Terraced23£490,000£500
Flats23£240,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cricket Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricket Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cricket Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricket Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cricket Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cricket Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 2025Unit 6, Abbey Industrial Estate, 24, Willow Lane, Mitcham, CR4 4NAOtherFreehold£450,000
16 May 2025Unit 2, 1 - 11, Willow Lane, Mitcham, CR4 4NAOtherFreehold£100,000
21 Jul 202530, Hatton Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4LGTerracedFreehold£565,000
24 Mar 202513, Hatton Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4LJTerracedFreehold£500,000
15 May 202622, Walsingham Road, Mitcham, CR4 4LNTerracedFreehold£637,500

Schools

In the CR4 4NA postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 4NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCranmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 4NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AWWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miPrince Food415b London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BJWalking directions to Prince Food
0.5 miLondon Road Convenience Store494 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BAWalking directions to London Road Convenience Store
0.5 miMitcham Food & Wine401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine
0.5 miNisa Local395-397 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Manly

Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Michael Kevin Butcher

Cricket Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Usaama Kaweesa

Cricket Green - 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
WardCricket GreenE05013813
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mitcham SouthE02000710
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 022BE01003375
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 4NA

Is CR4 4NA (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around CR4 4NA 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR4 4NA?

The median sale price around CR4 4NA in Mitcham South is £399,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR4 4NA?

There are 18 schools close to CR4 4NA, including Cranmer Primary School (Good), St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cricket Green School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR4 4NA?

The closest station to CR4 4NA is Mitcham Junction in TfL zone 4, about 465 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4NA?

CR4 4NA 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).

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

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

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