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Addiscombe East

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About

Addiscombe East is a residential district in the London Borough of Croydon. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, alongside later 20th-century developments. Its streets are largely residential, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The area is well-connected by public transport, including the Addiscombe Tramlink line, which offers direct routes to central Croydon and beyond. Several green spaces, such as Ashburton Park, provide recreational space for the community.

The area has a strong sense of local history, with the former Addiscombe Railway line now forming a key walking and cycling route. Community life is centred around local schools, churches, and the Ashburton Learning Village campus. The presence of the Royal Russell School on its eastern boundary adds a notable institution. Housing varies from period conversions to modern flats, catering to a range of residents. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suburban, focused on everyday neighbourhood life.

Area overview

On average Addiscombe East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Addiscombe East is £89,825 per year. On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Addiscombe East is home to around 6,236 people, with a population density of about 6,048.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Addiscombe East Population
6,236
Population density
6,048.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.93(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.68(-37%)
Vehicle crime
9.62(-1%)
Shoplifting
8.34(-18%)
Burglary
4.49(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,902
46.56%
Caribbean
523
8.39%
Other White
474
7.6%
Indian
391
6.27%
African
328
5.26%
Total population: 6,233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,216
43.56%
Level 3 (A level)
798
15.69%
No qualifications
694
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
597
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 5,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
924
39.74%
Owns with a mortgage
869
37.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
14.88%
Other social rented
106
4.56%
Other forms of private rent
37
1.59%
Total households: 2,325

Property prices in Addiscombe East

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £549,000 in Addiscombe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £986,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Addiscombe East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Addiscombe East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£986,000
Flats10£272,500
Semi-Detached18£635,500
Terraced33£553,000

10 years median price trend in Addiscombe East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Addiscombe East.

All postcodes in Addiscombe East

CR07ES

Shirley Road

CR07HZ

Addiscombe Road

CR07JN

Craigen Avenue

CR07EZ

Glenthorne Avenue

CR07AF

Lower Addiscombe Road

CR07HF

Fryston Avenue

CR06TL

Pavement Square

CR07DL

Sherwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.