CR4 3LE has a very high crime rate (121.3 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Merton borough.

What are property prices in CR4 3LE?

The median property price in CR4 3LE is £237k. Prices changed +12.1% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in CR4 3LE?

CR4 3LE has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 3, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). The nearest tube station is Colliers Wood Station, approximately 14.8 minutes away. There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near CR4 3LE?

The nearest primary school to CR4 3LE is Bond Primary School rated Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is St Mark's Church of England Academy (Ofsted: Outstanding). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for CR4 3LE?

CR4 3LE has a liveability score of 54/100, placing it in the top 85% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

CR4 3LE Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍CR4 3LE is in Figge's Marsh, Merton — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £237k (median). Crime is 87% above the London average.
👤Best for: Families

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 2 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£236,500

Median sale price

+12.1%

This year

Terraced

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

-29.4%

Sales (24 months)2

New build0.0%

Avg terraced£250,000

Price per m²£2,448/m²

Avg floor area96.6 m²

EPC breakdown

15%

10%

16%

Based on 48 properties · Confidence: high

Street mix

Semi 4%Terraced 63%Detached 13%Flat 13%Other 9%

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

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£0

First-time buyerFTB

£0

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£7,095

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

6.1×

Price-to-income

£1,183/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Rising

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield853 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£241,500

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

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

Construction era1900-1929

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band DAnnual charge £1,992

Price growth potentialLow

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£236,500)

£0

Standard buyer

£0

First-time buyer

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Good

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

Avg monthly rent£1,600

Gross yield8.12% (high)

Gentrification score6/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

High

Demand

Low

Void risk

Mixed owner / renter

Tenant profile

+5.1%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Low

Price growth potential

Low

New supply risk

Safety

17 Apr

Crime rates and local incidents

VERY HIGH CRIME

121.3 incidents per 1,000 residents

→ Stable

+219% vs borough

Crime by type

Violence & sexual offences56

Other46

Anti-social behaviour32

Drug offences17

Vehicle crime13

Burglary11

Robbery4

Theft3

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 13% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 3

Moderate

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Colliers Wood StationNorthern line

14.8 min walk

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Tooting

Nearby stations

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TootingNational Rail

13 min walk

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Colliers Wood Underground StationNorthern

15 min walk

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Phipps Bridge Tram StopTram

17 min walk

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Belgrave Walk Tram StopTram

17 min walk

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Mitcham Tram StopTram

19 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

174

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

3.1 km

Nearest cycle dock

Central London commute times

50 min

London Bridge

49 min

Victoria

46 min

Waterloo ★

57 min

Canary Wharf

48 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

100

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

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Primary

Bond Primary School

Not yet inspected · 3 min walk

KS2: 104.6

★★★

Secondary

St Mark's Church of England Academy

Outstanding · 11 min walk

P8: +0.70A8: 48.2

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Spencer Nursery School

Not inspected · 37 min walk

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

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 31.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

0.5% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 8.9 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB25% green spaceTree canopy: 28%

Nearest SSSI: Wimbledon Common SSSI — 5.5 km

Energy

Solar: 853 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

MITCHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

55 MORTIMER ROAD, CR4 3HS

2 min walk

80%

Recommend GP

80%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest hospitalChapel Orchard Day Surgery · 1.1 km

Nearest A&EEPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · 3.6 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%72.0%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 4/10

More deprived than average

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 12,238 nationally

1,800

Est. population

11,528/km²

61%

Employed

34%

Degree educated

£38,600

Median income

7.7%

Claimant rate

Inner cityHigh densityMixed

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1824%

18–3424%

35–4923%

50–6419%

65+10%

Tenure

Own outright22%

Own (mortgage)30%

Private rent22%

Social rent23%

Shared ownership2%

Ethnicity

White British26%

White Other16%

Asian34%

Black14%

Mixed4%

Other6%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional23%

Routine / semi-routine26%

No car household31%

Unemployed6%

No qualifications23%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 22%Social rent 23%

vs. London

Income vs London-8.1%

Price vs London-54.5%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityLabour

Ward majority vote20.6%

Ward turnout101%

Election year2026

MPDame Siobhain McDonagh (Labour)

MP majority18,761

ConstituencyMitcham and Morden

Councillors

Agatha Mary AkyigyinaLabour

Dan JohnstonLabour

Franca OfeimuLabour

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketLidl · 849 m

5 tennis courts

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

650m

Post office

Nearby shops

Mitcham News587 m

Ronnie's Cutter638 m

MJ Halal Meat & Grocer646 m

Akwaba Cheri's Mini Market664 m

Nearby cafes

Cravings Cafe668 m

Diner’s Delight1.1 km

Nearby restaurants

Chicken Village207 m

Dallas Chicken313 m

Raj329 m

Mr Kebab511 m

Nearby pubs

The Gardeners Arms227 m

White Lion of Mortimer473 m

Kings Arms494 m

Gorringe Park1.0 km

Nearby gyms

TeamSport Mitcham781 m

Canons Leisure Centre1.2 km

Nearby pharmacies

Superdrug496 m

Boots499 m

Nearby health

Mitcham Family Practice198 m

Figges Marsh Surgery199 m

Incredible Smiles592 m

Mitcham Dental Care661 m

Food hygiene (5-star)58% of 73

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