Part of Merton

Guaranteed rent in CR4.

Properties in the CR4 postcode area come with strong demand from both private tenants and council placements. Our guaranteed rent service means you receive a fixed monthly figure regardless of who ends up living there. CR4 covers Mitcham, an affordable area with cricket heritage and green spaces.

Enter a CR4 postcode for an instant indicative figure.

Postcode snapshot

Parent borough

Merton

Nearby postcodes

SW19, SW20, SM4

Neighbourhoods

3 active areas

Status

Currently accepting properties

01 / Coverage

Every corner of CR4.

Covering the CR4 postcode district and its surrounding areas in Merton. Whatever the mix, the rent is the rent.

Postcode districts

CR4SW19SW20SM4

Neighbourhoods

WimbledonMitchamMorden
02 / On the map

CR4, located.

Part of Merton. We operate across the area with dedicated placement teams covering every postcode.

Part of Merton

CR4

Active postcode districts

CR4SW19SW20SM4

Tiles via OpenStreetMap contributors & CARTO.

03 / Why British Housing

What CR4 landlords get.

The same guarantees we offer every landlord, applied to the specifics of CR4.

01

Guaranteed Monthly Rent

Paid every month, even during void periods. Your income is secured regardless of occupancy.

02

No Fees, No Costs, No VAT

The rent we quote is what you receive. No hidden charges, no management fees, no surprises.

03

Up to 30% Above Market Rates

Our government-backed contracts enable us to offer rents significantly above open-market levels.

04

Full Property Management

Tenant placement, ongoing maintenance, and 4 inspections per year, all included.

05

Fast Onboarding

85% of properties are contracted within 72 hours. We move quickly so you earn sooner.

06

Long-Term Security

Leases of up to 5 years give you stability and predictability for your investment.

07

Renters' Rights Bill Protection

Avoid the uncertainty of the Renters' Rights Bill with a clearer, contract-based route to regaining possession.

04 / The case

Why CR4 Landlords Choose British Housing?

CR4 property interior

The traditional rental model in CR4 puts the landlord on the hook for every void week, every failed inspection, every late-paying tenant. Guaranteed rent replaces that with a single contract and a fixed monthly sum.

British Housing has been doing this for over two decades. We hold 130+ active council and government contracts, which is what allows us to underwrite the rent and place tenants quickly. You get paid whether your property is occupied or not.

The CR4 area within Merton sees consistent rental demand. Whether you're letting a flat, a converted maisonette, or a family house, our scheme sets a rent and sticks to it.

British Housing also operates throughout Merton — covering postcode districts SW19, SW20, and SM4, and the neighbourhoods of Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden, Colliers Wood, Raynes Park, and South Wimbledon.

05 / Licensing & compliance

Landlord licensing in CR4, Merton.

Most rental properties in London fall under one or more licensing schemes administered by the local council. In CR4, Merton this is London Borough of Merton, which, in common with other London boroughs, may run a combination of mandatory HMO licensing (for larger shared houses), additional HMO licensing (for smaller shared properties outside the mandatory criteria), and selective licensing covering specific streets or wards.

Scheme boundaries, fees, and application requirements change over time, and not every property in CR4, Merton needs the same licence. Before you let, it is worth confirming the current position directly with London Borough of Merton. Unlicensed lettings risk civil penalties and rent repayment orders.

When landlords work with British Housing, we handle the licensing step as part of onboarding. We check the address against the current schemes operated by London Borough of Merton, apply on your behalf where needed, and make sure the property is compliant before a tenant moves in.

06 / The process

Three steps to signed.

From postcode to contract. Most CR4 properties are on the books within 72 hours of valuation.

01

Get Your Free Valuation

Enter your postcode and property details. We'll provide a guaranteed rent figure within 24 hours.

02

Inspect & Agree Terms

We inspect your property, confirm the valuation, and agree the lease terms that work for you.

03

Sign & Start Earning

Sign the agreement and receive your guaranteed rent from day one. We handle everything else.

07 / Related areas

Explore nearby.

Browse neighbouring postcodes, boroughs, and neighbourhoods where we also operate.

CR4 landlords

Get Your Free Property Valuation in CR4.

Enter your postcode for a free, no-obligation guaranteed rent figure for your CR4 property.

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