Mitcham (CR4) has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.6% in property prices, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 5.7% annually. The district sits at the 69th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 53.4/100, indicating strong fundamentals. Population growth over the same period stands at 0.6%, suggesting minimal demographic expansion. The area is classified as late-stage gentrification, indicating that property-led regeneration is well-established. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income returns have materialised more substantially than capital appreciation to date.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Mitcham · June 2026
69 planning applications submitted in CR4 over the last six months, 3 change of use, 3 demolition.
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 22 (CONTAMINATION) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/P0834 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE FOR FLEXIBLE INDUSTRIAL USE (CLASS E(G)(III), CLASS B2 AND B8) WITH ANCILLARY OFFICE SPACE, PARKING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS INCLUDING CREATION OF SERVICE YARDS, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS AND LANDSCAPINGMar 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 22 (SECURITY), 23 (HEAT PUMP SYSTEM) AND 24 (DISTRICT HEAT NETWORKS) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/P2717 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CARE HOME AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 64-BEDROOM CARE HOME (USE CLASS C2), WITH ASSOCIATED ACCESS, PARKING, PLANTING, LANDSCAPING AND SITE INFRASTRUCTURE.Mar 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 20 (CONTAMINATED LAND - REMEDIATION METHOD STATEMENT ) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/P0834 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE FOR FLEXIBLE INDUSTRIAL USE (CLASS E(G)(III), CLASS B2 AND B8) WITH ANCILLARY OFFICE SPACE, PARKING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS INCLUDING CREATION OF SERVICE YARDS, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS AND LANDSCAPINGFeb 2026 · pending
Mitcham (CR4) common questions
Is Mitcham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Mitcham (CR4) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 53/100 (Strong), in the top 31% of districts nationally. The score is up 7.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Mitcham safe?
Mitcham has a safety score of 41/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Mitcham?
The average property price in Mitcham (CR4) is £510k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Mitcham?
The median monthly rent in Mitcham (CR4) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Mitcham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wallington (SM6), Welwyn (AL6), Knebworth (SG3), Hertford (SG14), Carshalton (SM5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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