Pollards Hill · Merton · Mitcham and Morden constituency · 51.40002, -0.14289

CR4 1NH— Pollards Hill, Merton

Location and area intelligence for CR4 1NH, Pollards Hill, Merton

The family fortress

 

Schools 100%Safety 80/100Transport 25/100Yield 4.44%

Best for: Families, Owner-occupiers

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Strong schools, limited transport — ideal for car-owning families

Liveability
55
Safety
80
Schools
100
Transport
25
Environment
84
Investment
53

The bottom line

CR4 1NH offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime, fast broadband and a green environment — strong value for Families and Owner-occupiers who can accept its trade-offs.

The catch: 49 min to victoria — above average for this zone.

Less suited to Car-free commuters.

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Location

CR4 1NH

Area Profile & Benchmarks

Area identity and London comparisons

Area Identity

Suburban
MediumEstablished mixed
Buyer fit: ExcellentInvestment outlook: NeutralRisk: Low

London Benchmarks

vs London income+5.5% vs London avg
vs London crime+9.0% vs London avg

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How CR4 1NH has changed

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

100

Education score

Excellent for families
★ Top school within 1km
—

Primary

The Sherwood School

Not yet inspected · 3 min walk

KS2: 103.5

★★★

Secondary

Harris Academy Merton

Outstanding · Inspected Sept 2022 · 8 min walk

P8: +0.68A8: 52.7

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 6 schools within 1.5km

Top 10% — exceptional provision

Childcare

Childcare

Spencer Nursery School

Not inspected · 27 min walk

3 primaries · 1 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Safety

13 Jul

Crime rates and local incidents

Low crime

71.1 incidents per 1,000 residents

Higher crime than 54% of London
→ Stable

+30% vs borough

Crime by type

Other30%
Violence & sexual offences27%
Anti-social behaviour16%
Vehicle crime11%
Burglary8%
Robbery3%
Drug offences3%
Theft1%

Road safety

100

Road safety score

0

Accidents (5yr)

Fire risk

LOW

Risk band

0

Incidents (1yr)

0

Incidents (5yr)

Nearest station: Norbury Fire Station · 1.7km

Crime is +9% above London average

Property

Prices, sales volume and market trends

Avg floor area103.7 m²

EPC breakdown

C
2%
D
9%
E
1%

Based on 12 properties · Confidence: medium

Street mix

Semi 4%Terraced 79%Other 17%

LHA rates — Outer South London

Shared room£569/mo
1 bedroom£950/mo
2 bedrooms£1200/mo
3 bedrooms£1500/mo
4 bedrooms£1950/mo

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%
5-year fixed4.32%
SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

Energy & construction

Solar yield849 kWh/kWp/yr
Heat pump suitableYes
EPC upgrade costMedium
Rebuild cost estimate£259,250
Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1930-1949
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
RoofPitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Heating fuelmains gas (not community)
GlazingFully double glazed
Council tax band Band DAnnual charge £1,992
Price growth potentialLow

Market History

Price trajectory, velocity and distribution

Price Trajectory

1996–2024 · CAGR

+6.8%

Total change

+525%

Market Activity

Price Velocity & Acceleration

Current Velocity

+28.2%

per year

Acceleration

+2.81

change in velocity

Market State

Strong growth

Velocity (%)Acceleration

Price Distribution

P25: £150k–£175k · P75: £250k–£300k · 20 sales

Property Type Mix

Total: 20 sales

Semi-detached5%
Terraced95%

By decade

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Market Cycle

BullCooling bullRisingSteadyRecoveryCorrectionBear

Market Eras

EraPeriodStart priceEnd priceChangeAvg sales/yr
Late-1990s boom1996–1996£80k£80k+0%1
Post-dot-com plateau2001–2004£165k£249k+51%1
Pre-crash peak2005–2007£240k£260k+8.3%2.3
GFC & correction2009–2012£205k£267k+30.2%1.7
Help-to-Buy recovery2014–2015£311k£390k+25.4%1.5
Current market2024–2024£500k£500k+0%1

Price Trajectory by Type

Terraced

Per-type alpha vs district

Best performer

Terraced

+-0.3% alpha

Terraced-0.3% α
Local
4.2%
District
4.5%

CAGR over 9yr data window. Alpha = local CAGR − district CAGR.

Buyer vs Seller Score

Composite market conditions index 0–100

13out of 100SellerBuyer

Market condition

Strong Seller's Market

Favours sellers

Higher score = better conditions for buyers

Score breakdown

Price Velocity0
Seasonal Timing0
Trend Position40

Transport

1 Jul

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 2

Poor

1a
1b
2
3
4
5
6a
6b
Bottom 25% — limited connections
Mitcham Eastfields

Nearby stations

Mitcham EastfieldsNational Rail
15 min walk
Beddington Lane Tram StopTram
15 min walk
Mitcham Junction Tram StopTram
17 min walk
Therapia Lane Tram StopTram
23 min walk
Mitcham Tram StopTram
25 min walk
No bus stops within 400m

13

Walkability score

16

Footpaths (500m)

0

Santander docks (800m)

3.7 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

London Bridge65 min ↑
Victoria ★49 min
Waterloo63 min ↑
Canary Wharf74 min ↑
City67 min ↑

▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)

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Parking & EV

Car parks, spaces and charging points

62

Car parks (800m)

1

EV chargers (800m)

Nearest car park126m
Santander docks (800m)0
Nearest cycle dock3.7 km

Connectivity

Broadband and mobile coverage

100%

Full fibre

100%

Gigabit

100%

5G outdoor

100%

4G outdoor

Mobile operators

EEO2VodafoneThree
Avg download speed500 Mbps
Median download450 Mbps
Superfast coverage100%
All operators 5G94%

Broadband providers

BTSkyTalkTalkVodafoneVirgin Media

Environment

2 Jul

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW
Low
Minimal flood risk
Surface waterNONE
No assessed surface water flood risk
Air qualityLOW
NO₂: 27.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³
Better than 80% of London
NoiseLOW
none
Quieter than 70% of London
Radon riskLOW
0.5% of local properties affected
ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 9.7 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB100% green spaceTree canopy: 70%
More green space than 99% of London

Nearest SSSI: Croham Hurst SSSI — 6.9 km

Energy

Solar: 849 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Landslide records (2km): None recorded

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Climate

Local weather conditions and energy potential

1,530 hrs/yr

Sunshine

595 mm/yr

Rainfall

22.9°C

Summer avg

3.0°C

Winter avg

Solar yield849.2 kWh/kWp/yr
Heat pump suitableYes
EPC upgrade costMedium

Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

TAMWORTH HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

341 TAMWORTH LANE, CR4 1DL

3 min walk

77%

Recommend GP

77%

Overall GP experience

4

GPs within 1km

0

Dentists within 1km

3

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalThe Wilson Hospital · 1.4 km
Nearest A&ECROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST · 2.7 km
A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95% · London avg: ~68%65.3%

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

57

Parks (1km)

2

Restaurants (800m)

0

Cafes (800m)

0

Pubs (400m)

0

Pharmacies (800m)

0

Gyms (1km)

4

Sports (1km)

0

Convenience

Nearest supermarketCo-op Food · 740 m
3 tennis courts1 sports halls

Nightlife (500m)

0

Nightclubs

0

Late-night venues

E
566 licensed premises in borough172 late-night refreshment licencesHome Office 2023/24

0

Libraries (1km)

0

Cinemas (2km)

636m

Post office

Nearby shops

Manor Mini Market595 m
Northborough Corner626 m
Save Express652 m
Jhelum Cash & Carry697 m

Nearby cafes

North Cafe666 m
Cosy Cafe & Restaurant1.1 km

Nearby restaurants

Morley's583 m
Miller & Carter599 m
Golden Chopstick662 m
Tandoori Griller728 m

Nearby gyms

Elmswood Lawn Tennis Club259 m
Merton Saints BMX Club1.0 km

Nearby pharmacies

Eagle Pharmacy641 m
Akasi Pharmacy712 m
Fairlight Pharmacy1.2 km
Food hygiene (5-star)50% of 16

Business

Local businesses registered here

Active businesses
4
New (last 12 months)
1
Dissolved (last 12 months)
0
Industry diversity
4
3yr survival rate
100.0%

High street

A

High street health

Registered businesses

ALWAYS SUNNY INSIDE LTD
SERENE CARE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
THE URBAN REPAIR LAB LTD
TUTORING ANGELS LTD

Investment

Investment grade, yield and market outlook

53

Investment score

Moderate

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Avg monthly rent
£1,600London avg: £1,950/mo
Gross yield
4.4% (average)London avg: 3.8%Above average yield
Gentrification score14/100

Rental market

Medium

Demand

Medium

Void risk

Mixed owner / renter

Tenant profile

+5.1%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Future outlook

26.4

Price growth score

D
Low

New supply risk

Infrastructure pipeline

Infrastructure score0/100
Bakerloo Extension route8,375m
Crossrail 2 route5,006m

Demographics

16 Jun

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 5/10

Around average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Average deprivation level

Rank: 16,497 nationally

2,124

Est. population

6,772/km²

62%

Employed

39%

Degree educated

£44,300

Median income

6.9%

Claimant rate

SuburbanMedium densityEstablished mixed

50

Community stability

Age profile

29%
19%
24%
17%
Under 1829%
18–3419%
35–4925%
50–6417%
65+11%

Tenure

24%
36%
16%
20%
Own outright24%
Own (mortgage)36%
Private rent16%
Social rent20%
Shared ownership5%

Ethnicity

29%
15%
16%
27%
White British29%
White Other15%
Asian16%
Black27%
Mixed7%
Other6%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional32%
Routine / semi-routine21%
No car household24%
Unemployed5%
No qualifications15%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Social rent20%
Private rent16%

vs. London

Income vs London+5.5%

Planning

Conservation areas and development

Conservation area
No
Article 4 area
No
Listed buildings (800m)
1
Planning apps (12 months)
7
Planning apps (3 years)
4
Local approval rate
43%
Borough approval rate
74%
Historic landfill (400m)
1
Opportunity area
No
CIL rate (residential)
£160/m²
Coal mining risk area
No
Japanese knotweed sites (400m)
0

Housing pipeline (800m)

Homes approved
0
Under construction
0
Completed (3yr)
11
Largest scheme
217 homes · Former Rowan High School, Former Rowan High School, Rowan Road, SW16 5JF
Pipeline pressure
NONE

Named schemes (500m)

Windmill Trading Estate, 302-312, Windmill Trading Estate, 302-312, Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1HX212 homes
completed
Land at the corner of Commonside East and Windmill Road, Land at the corner of Commonside East and Windmill Road, Talbort Close, Mitcham, CR4 1HT20 homes
completed
56 - 60, 56 - 60, Manor Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JB9 homes
completed
55 - 61, 55 - 61, Manor Road, CR4 1JJ4 homes
completed
240, Tamworth Lane, Mitcham4 homes
completed

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majority
Labour
Ward majority vote
21.2%
Ward turnout
95%
Election year
2026
MP
Dame Siobhain McDonagh (Labour)
MP majority
18,761
Constituency
Mitcham and Morden

Councillors

Joan Palmeta HenryLabour
Martin WheltonLabour
Ryan RodriguesLabour

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Key facts for CR4 1NH

Full postcodeCR4 1NH
Postcode districtCR4
BoroughLondon Borough of Merton
WardPollards Hill
Latitude51.400016
Longitude-0.142895
Parliamentary constituencyMitcham and Morden
CountryEngland
RegionGreater London

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