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CR7 6EF

Galpins Road

Pollards Hill

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Detailed insights for CR7 6EF

Overview

Postcode CR7 6EF is located in a major urban area, within the Pollards Hill ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Pollards Hill area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year. The nearest station is Therapia Lane, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Pollards Hill.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pollards Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Pollards Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,092 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR7 6EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Pollards Hill near CR7 6EF 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 Therapia Lane located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR7 6EF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Beddington Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Beddington Lane
1 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR7 6EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPollards HillMediumWalking directions to Pollards Hill
0.5 miTree SpaceSmallWalking directions to Tree Space

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
11,802.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.85(-4%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.85(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(+23%)
Other theft
4.11(-64%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-56%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
60
17.75%
Pakistani
46
13.61%
Other White
43
12.72%
British
40
11.83%
Caribbean
37
10.95%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
35.02%
No qualifications
43
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
33.96%
Owns outright
33
31.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
24.53%
Social rents from council
5
4.72%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.72%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Pollards Hill

Median price£430,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£354K – £484K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,600 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pollards Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£500,000£493
Terraced35£460,000£453
Flats10£280,000£402

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pollards Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£410,000£379,750
2017£252,500£420,000£390,000
2018£268,000£415,000£396,000
2019£230,000£420,500£390,000
2020£237,500£432,500£410,000
2021£311,000£465,000£440,000
2022£284,500£550,000£457,500
2023£257,500£500,000£472,500
2024£265,000£555,000£458,500
2025£292,500£505,000£455,000
2026£245,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£424£394
2017£429£446£371
2018£416£449£397
2019£336£361£391
2020£430£435£403
2021£497£465£447
2022£432£422£460
2023£439£510£449
2024£380£444£467
2025£419£487£454
2026£458£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pollards Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pollards Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR7 6EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026157, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EUTerracedFreehold£470,000
13 Apr 202617, Montgomery Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XTTerracedFreehold£400,000
30 Sept 2025116, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EETerracedFreehold£500,000
08 Jul 202575, Shropshire Close, Mitcham, CR4 1XXTerracedFreehold£365,000
01 Apr 2025222, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EGTerracedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the CR7 6EF postcode area, located within Pollards Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR7 6EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGonville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Morris Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPaxton Academy Sports And ScienceFree schools

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR7 6EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR7 6EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPollards Hill Food & Wine16 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Pollards Hill Food & Wine
0.4 miJhelum Cash & Carry10 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LUWalking directions to Jhelum Cash & Carry
0.4 miLidl845 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AWWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTesco Express847-853 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 CR7 6EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joan Palmeta Henry

Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Martin Whelton

Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ryan Rodrigues

Pollards Hill - 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
WardPollards HillE05013821
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pollards HillE02000707
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 019CE01003431
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR7 6EF

Is CR7 6EF (Pollards Hill) safe?

The area around CR7 6EF records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near CR7 6EF?

The median sale price around CR7 6EF in Pollards Hill is £430,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR7 6EF?

There are 13 schools close to CR7 6EF, including Gonville Academy (Good), William Morris Primary School (Good) and Paxton Academy Sports And Science (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR7 6EF?

The closest station to CR7 6EF is Therapia Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,334 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR7 6EF?

CR7 6EF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR7 6EF (Pollards Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering CR7 6EF is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Joan Palmeta Henry (Labour Party), Martin Whelton (Labour Party) and Ryan Rodrigues (Labour Party).