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CR4 4NF

Osier Way

Cricket Green

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Detailed insights for CR4 4NF

Overview

Postcode CR4 4NF 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, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
3.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
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

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 4NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Mitcham South near CR4 4NF 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR4 4NF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.5 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR4 4NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPoulter ParkLargeWalking directions to Poulter Park
0.5 miRavensbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravensbury Park
0.4 miBaron FieldsMediumWalking directions to Baron Fields

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
3,391.8 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
152
39.48%
Other White
59
15.32%
Other Asian
41
10.65%
African
30
7.79%
Other Black
21
5.45%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
38.69%
No qualifications
50
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
43.08%
Owns with a mortgage
47
36.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.38%
Other social rented
3
2.31%
Social rents from council
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR4 4NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 20256, Riverside Drive, Mitcham, CR4 4BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
23 Mar 2026Flat 25, Crown Mill, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4FYFlatsLeasehold£303,500
14 Aug 2025Flat 15, Crown Mill, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4FYFlatsLeasehold£343,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 10, Grove Farm Court, 76, Brookfields Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 4BTFlatsLeasehold£326,100
29 Aug 2025Flat 15, Grove Farm Court, 76, Brookfields Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 4BTFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the CR4 4NF postcode area, located within Mitcham South, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR4 4NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCranmer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCricket Green SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR4 4NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR4 4NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPrince Food415b London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BJWalking directions to Prince Food
0.3 miLondon Road Convenience Store494 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BAWalking directions to London Road Convenience Store
0.3 miMitcham Food & Wine401 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4BGWalking directions to Mitcham Food & Wine
0.3 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 4NF, 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 Introduced1987-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CR4 4NF

Is CR4 4NF (Mitcham South) safe?

The area around CR4 4NF 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 4NF?

The median sale price around CR4 4NF 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 4NF?

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

The closest station to CR4 4NF is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 341 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR4 4NF?

CR4 4NF 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 4NF (Mitcham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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