Census 2021 puts Mitcham at 10,087 households with a median age of 36.4. The mainly Victorian stock is mixed-tenure, which is why 54% houses and 46% flats need different handling in CR4.
28% of households rent privately and 47% own, which is why bulky waste collection demand here peaks around tenancy changeovers and completion dates.
Mitcham substrates run to lath and plaster over timber studs; locally that also means with solid brick on the party and external walls — the pattern behind 10,087 households inside the CR4 neighbourhood. Nothing is drilled until the wall has been sounded, because a plasterboard plug spun into lime plaster in Mitcham, which crumbles the key and drops the panel — and with 25% one-person households in Mitcham, one adult is usually the only pair of hands on site is the mistake that costs a CR4 customer twice.
Two streets can behave very differently in Mitcham: one of the largest commons in London, a cricket green and Wandle-valley industry. The quote reflects the street the job is actually on. Mitcham is outside the Congestion Charge zone but inside ULEZ; our vehicles are compliant, so nothing is added for it.
Tram-line crossings, wide suburban roads and driveways on most streets. Nearest station is Mitcham (Tramlink), and one or two crew depending on the item — a sofa or mattress needs two people on a London staircase regardless of how light the piece is.
