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About

Central Croydon is the primary commercial and retail hub of the borough. The area is dominated by the Whitgift and Centrale shopping centres, alongside Boxpark Croydon, a dining and retail complex built from shipping containers. Office towers define the skyline, housing numerous corporate headquarters and businesses. The area functions as a major transport interchange, with East Croydon station providing fast rail links to London and the south coast.

The streets are a mix of chain stores, street markets, and post-war architecture. Queens Gardens offers a green space near the main shopping thoroughfares. Croydon Minster, a historic parish church, stands in contrast to the modern developments surrounding it. The area's layout is largely pedestrianised, focusing on commercial activity and transit connections.

Area overview

On average Central Croydon has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Croydon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Central Croydon is home to around 7,373 people, with a population density of about 10,263.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
258
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Central Croydon Population
7,373
Population density
10,263.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
112.3(+318%)
Violence and sexual offences
102.4(+230%)
Shoplifting
34.31(+243%)
Drugs
27.4(+342%)
Other theft
27.4(+140%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,958
26.55%
Other White
1,350
18.31%
Indian
859
11.65%
African
778
10.55%
Caribbean
479
6.5%
Total population: 7,374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,843
60.74%
Level 3 (A level)
741
11.71%
No qualifications
630
9.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
488
7.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
311
4.92%
Total 16+ residents: 6,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,278
58.76%
Owns with a mortgage
619
15.97%
Other social rented
366
9.44%
Owns outright
194
5%
Shared ownership
158
4.08%
Total households: 3,877

Property prices in Central Croydon

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Central Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Croydon 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 Central Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats36£228,750
Terraced2£322,500

10 years median price trend in Central Croydon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Croydon.

All postcodes in Central Croydon

CR91DE

Katharine Street

CR01JX

Park Lane

CR09WY

Masons Avenue

CR09XF

Dingwall Road

CR91RZ

Katharine Street

CR01DB

Wandle Road

CR05LR

Addiscombe Grove

CR01NA

High Street

CR91HP

George Street

CR95GA

Addiscombe Road

CR01YJ

Katharine Street

CR02NH

Dingwall Road

CR01RE

Middle Street

CR01PP

Chatsworth Road

CR01JP

Beech House Road

CR01HE

Chatsworth Road

CR01JH

Park Lane

CR01BH

Coombe Road

CR01JS

Woodstock Road

CR01BX

Innes Yard

CR02NZ

Lansdowne Road

CR01PG

Fairfield

CR05PW

Garrick Crescent

CR01LD

George Street

CR01QL

High Street

CR01RY

Crown Hill

CR01GA

Edridge Road

CR91QH

Katharine Street

CR09XY

Wellesley Road

CR01LQ

Fell Road

CR01HF

Chatsworth Road

CR01PJ

George Street

CR01LJ

Park Lane

CR93NG

Barclay Road

CR91RJ

Katharine Street

CR01GD

Edridge Road

CR01QE

High Street

CR91QP

Katharine Street

CR91XW

Katharine Street

CR01ER

Edridge Road

CR01QN

Coombe Road

CR05BX

Addiscombe Grove

CR92UU

High Street

CR91RU

Katharine Street

CR01UZ

Dingwall Avenue

CR01FB

Fairfield

CR05BR

Fairfield Road

CR09BN

Wellesley Road

CR01ED

Friends Road

CR01LG

George Street

CR00XJ

High Street

CR01LE

Wellesley Court Road

CR01JE

Park Lane

CR01JN

Barclay Road

CR91JR

Mint Walk

CR01NE

High Street

CR93JR

Mint Walk

CR01FJ

Wandle Road

CR91QF

Katharine Street

CR93RR

Fairfield

CR05TT

Addiscombe Road

CR01QH

High Street

CR01PE

George Street

CR93RG

Dingwall Road

CR01DF

Wandle Road

CR01BR

Coombe Road

CR91JA

Katharine Street

CR91BQ

Fell Road

CR01NF

High Street

CR02GT

Bedford Park

CR01NU

Fairfield

CR01GY

Fell Road

CR02DU

Sydenham Road

CR01JZ

Park Lane

CR01YL

Park Street

CR91RS

Katharine Street

CR01PF

College Road

CR01NT

Fairfield

CR09XP

High Street

CR01PA

George Street

CR01NN

Fairfield

CR05PZ

Granville Close

CR01HB

Chatsworth Road

CR01LT

Dingwall Avenue

CR01FQ

Scarbrook Road

CR01GX

Park Lane

CR01PB

George Street

CR01HY

Chatsworth Road

CR02GH

Saffron Central Square

CR91RY

Katharine Street

CR05PY

Granville Close

CR01LB

George Street

CR01GZ

Park Lane

CR91SA

Katharine Street

CR91RA

Katharine Street

CR01YA

Church Street

CR05DX

Addiscombe Road

CR01JA

Park Lane

CR05BY

Addiscombe Grove

CR05LL

Addiscombe Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.