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Broad Green & Waddon Marsh

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About

Broad Green and Waddon Marsh form a primarily residential and industrial segment in the western part of Croydon. The area is defined by the Purley Way, a major arterial road lined with large retail parks and warehouse units. Housing consists mainly of interwar and post-war terraced homes and apartment blocks, offering more affordable options within the borough. The landscape is largely urban, with the notable open space of Waddon Ponds providing a local green corridor.

The area is a significant transport hub, containing the Croydon Colonnades bus station and the Purley Way gyratory system. Waddon Marsh is home to the Croydon Sewage Treatment Works, a major facility serving much of the local population. The presence of the River Wandle, which flows through Waddon Ponds and alongside the treatment works, adds a natural element to the otherwise built-up environment. This practical zone serves as a key logistical and residential district for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Broad Green & Waddon Marsh has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh is £65,111 per year. There are 1 schools in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Broad Green & Waddon Marsh is home to around 9,462 people, with a population density of about 7,622.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Broad Green & Waddon Marsh Population
9,462
Population density
7,622.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.86(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.42(-2%)
Vehicle crime
14.48(+55%)
Other theft
8.98(-21%)
Drugs
8.98(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,514
16%
Indian
1,446
15.28%
African
1,234
13.04%
Other Asian
976
10.32%
Caribbean
970
10.25%
Total population: 9,461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,340
32.49%
No qualifications
1,530
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,099
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
958
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
787
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 7,203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
955
29.28%
Owns with a mortgage
780
23.91%
Owns outright
516
15.82%
Social rents from council
472
14.47%
Other social rented
379
11.62%
Total households: 3,262

Property prices in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £547,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broad Green & Waddon Marsh 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 Broad Green & Waddon Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced33£372,000
Flats6£244,500
Semi-Detached7£370,000

10 years median price trend in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh.

All postcodes in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh

CR03NU

Chapman Road

CR03NZ

Onslow Road

CR03RZ

Enterprise Close

CR02TF

London Road

CR03JL

Mitcham Road

CR03NL

Onslow Road

CR03PN

Greenside Road

CR03QY

Priory Road

CR03LP

Sumner Gardens

CR03LR

Croydon Grove

CR03NQ

Fairmead Road

CR03FE

Euston Road

CR02WN

Broad Green

CR02RG

Montague Road

CR03LJ

Sumner Road

CR03NE

Effingham Road

CR03NT

Allen Road

CR03QN

Pemdevon Road

CR04XR

Broadfield Close

CR02TE

London Road

CR03HH

Canterbury Road

CR03JU

Purley Way

CR03NW

Chapman Road

CR03QG

Sutherland Road

CR27WR

Factory Lane

CR909AH

Broad Green

CR02WP

Broad Green

CR03HT

Wentworth Road

CR03JH

Dennett Road

CR03LS

Lambeth Road

CR03NA

Mitcham Road

CR03PA

London Road

CR03PQ

Greenside Road

CR03PY

Canterbury Road

CR91WN

Factory Lane

CR91ZQ

Factory Lane

CR92TF

Factory Lane

CR92TJ

Factory Lane

CR92US

Factory Lane

CR92XF

Broad Green

CR92ZN

Factory Lane

CR93BQ

Factory Lane

CR93ZS

Factory Lane

CR94XR

Factory Lane

CR95DH

Factory Lane

CR95DL

Factory Lane

CR99WH

Factory Lane

CR909AD

Broad Green

CR909AE

Broad Green

CR909BA

Factory Lane

CR909DD

Factory Lane

CR909EU

Factory Lane

CR909FE

Factory Lane

CR909JD

Factory Lane

CR909JW

Factory Lane

CR909JZ

Factory Lane

CR909NF

Factory Lane

CR909NL

Factory Lane

CR909NN

Factory Lane

CR909NU

Factory Lane

CR909PP

Factory Lane

CR909QB

Broad Green

CR909QJ

Factory Lane

CR909QU

Factory Lane

CR909RS

Broad Green

CR909SF

Factory Lane

CR909SH

Factory Lane

CR909SY

Factory Lane

CR909TA

Factory Lane

CR909TD

Factory Lane

CR909TH

Factory Lane

CR909UU

Factory Lane

CR909UY

Factory Lane

CR909WE

Factory Lane

CR909WJ

Factory Lane

CR909XG

Factory Lane

CR909XP

Factory Lane

CR909YB

Broad Green

CR909YP

Broad Green

CR21PW

Factory Lane

CR79FX

Broad Green

CR28WD

Factory Lane

CR29YZ

Factory Lane

CR79ES

Factory Lane

CR909ZB

Broad Green

CR909ZF

Broad Green

CR909ZG

Broad Green

CR909ZS

Broad Green

CR79FP

Factory Lane

CR77WY

Factory Lane

CR77WD

Factory Lane

CR77YQ

Factory Lane

CR78UX

Factory Lane

CR79EA

Factory Lane

CR909AF

Broad Green

CR909AG

Broad Green

CR90XJ

Factory Lane

CR91AA

Factory Lane

CR91HR

Factory Lane

CR91JB

Factory Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.