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Central Croydon

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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 271 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
271
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

Violence and sexual offences
111.08(+266%)
Anti-social behaviour
104.84(+293%)
Shoplifting
44.22(+337%)
Other theft
26.45(+127%)
Drugs
26.04(+328%)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Central Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £730,000.

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
Detached1£730,000
Flats51£229,500
Terraced2£342,500

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

CR01UB

North End

CR91RW

Katharine Street

CR91XW

Katharine Street

CR01LJ

Park Lane

CR05BS

Addiscombe Grove

CR01ER

Edridge Road

CR01GT

High Street

CR01LF

George Street

CR02AQ

Bedford Park

CR05QN

Fairfield Path

CR91ET

Katharine Street

CR91QP

Katharine Street

CR01LB

George Street

CR01PB

George Street

CR01XS

Mint Walk

CR09XP

High Street

CR02GF

Saffron Central Square

CR91JA

Katharine Street

CR01EB

Friends Road

CR02DU

Sydenham Road

CR05PE

Addiscombe Road

CR91RJ

Katharine Street

CR01JD

Barclay Road

CR91AG

Edridge Road

CR91SA

Katharine Street

CR01GY

Fell Road

CR01JN

Barclay Road

CR01NL

Fairfield

CR01PE

George Street

CR02AA

Dingwall Avenue

CR02GE

Saffron Central Square

CR02GH

Saffron Central Square

CR05BP

Altyre Road

CR05LE

Altyre Road

CR91RS

Katharine Street

CR93RG

Dingwall Road

CR01SQ

Scarbrook Road

CR91QL

Katharine Street

CR91TP

Mint Walk

CR00XJ

High Street

CR01BN

Chatsworth Road

CR01DB

Wandle Road

CR01GR

Wellesley Road

CR01PP

Chatsworth Road

CR02FT

Saffron Central Square

CR01NQ

Fairfield

CR01QQ

Robert Street

CR01GD

Edridge Road

CR01NA

High Street

CR05PW

Garrick Crescent

CR05TT

Addiscombe Road

Data Sources

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