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Addiscombe West

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About

Addiscombe West is a residential ward in the London Borough of Croydon, located to the east of Croydon town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some post-war developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with Addiscombe tram stop providing easy access to central Croydon and beyond. The ward also benefits from proximity to several green spaces, including Ashburton Park and Addiscombe Recreation Ground.

The local community is served by a range of shops, cafes, and amenities along Lower Addiscombe Road and Cherry Orchard Road. Schools such as St. Mary's Catholic High School and Ark Oval Primary Academy cater to families in the area. Addiscombe West has a suburban feel while remaining close to the amenities of Croydon town centre. The ward is part of a larger area undergoing gradual regeneration, with improvements to infrastructure and housing.

Area overview

On average Addiscombe West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Addiscombe West is £55,636 per year. There are 9 schools in Addiscombe West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

127

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

15.3%

Connectivity

8/10

Property prices in Addiscombe West

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Addiscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £985,000.

By property type (last year):

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£742,000	£676,300	£705,500	£778,500	£807,700
Flats	71	£265,000	£167,500	£220,000	£337,500	£375,000
Semi-Detached	15	£452,000	£380,500	£415,000	£490,000	£586,650
Terraced	70	£439,000	£280,250	£398,500	£490,000	£591,000

10 years price trend in Addiscombe West

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail