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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 258 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 21.1% 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 1 schools in Central Croydon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
21.1%
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

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£433
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £288K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £433 per square foot) in Central Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£410,000£427
Flats45£230,000£433

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Croydon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Croydon.
YearFlats
2016£295,000
2017£347,138
2018£350,000
2019£348,500
2020£347,500
2021£294,550
2022£271,000
2023£281,637
2024£225,000
2025£229,500
2026£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Croydon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Croydon.
YearFlats
2016£546
2017£581
2018£565
2019£569
2020£580
2021£517
2022£498
2023£478
2024£467
2025£445
2026£454
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Croydon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Croydon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.