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Central Croydon

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About

Central Croydon is the commercial and transport hub of the London Borough of Croydon. The area is known for its high-rise buildings, including the landmark Croydon Tower, and a mix of retail, office, and residential spaces. The Whitgift Centre and Centrale shopping malls anchor the retail scene, while Boxpark Croydon offers a more alternative dining and leisure experience. Public transport links are strong, with East Croydon station providing fast connections to London Bridge, Victoria, and Gatwick Airport.

The area has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, with new residential towers and business spaces transforming its skyline. Cultural venues like the Fairfield Halls and the Croydon Clocktower add to the area’s appeal, hosting events, exhibitions, and performances. Despite its urban character, Central Croydon is within easy reach of green spaces like Park Hill Park and Wandle Park. The area continues to evolve, balancing its role as a business district with growing residential and leisure offerings.

Area overview

On average Central Croydon has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 366 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 of residents in Central Croydon is £57,200 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
366
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

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

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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Central Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Flats61£230,000
Terraced1£300,000

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

CR91XW

Katharine Street

CR01GT

High Street

CR01ER

Edridge Road

CR01LF

George Street

CR02AQ

Bedford Park

CR05QN

Central Croydon

CR91QP

Katharine Street

CR91ET

Katharine Street

CR91PD

High Street

CR01LB

George Street

CR01NY

Central Croydon

CR01PB

George Street

CR01XS

Mint Walk

CR02GF

Central Croydon

CR09XP

High Street

CR91JA

Katharine Street

CR95PB

Addiscombe Road

CR01EB

Friends' Road

CR01JD

Barclay Road

CR02DU

Sydenham Road

CR02EU

Bedford Park

CR05PE

Addiscombe Road

CR91SA

Katharine Street

CR91AG

Edridge Road

CR91RJ

Katharine Street

CR00XJ

High Street

CR01BN

Beech House Road

CR01DB

Wandle Road

CR01GR

Wellesley Road

CR01GY

Fell Road

CR01JN

Barclay Road

CR01NL

Central Croydon

CR01PE

College Road

CR01PP

Chatsworth Road

CR02AA

Dingwall Avenue

CR02FT

Bedford Park

CR02GE

Central Croydon

CR02GH

Central Croydon

CR05BP

Altyre Road

CR05LE

Altyre Road

CR93RG

Dingwall Road

CR91RS

Katharine Street

CR95GA

Addiscombe Road

CR01NQ

Central Croydon

CR01QQ

Fell Road

CR01SQ

High Street

CR02NH

Central Croydon

CR91QL

Katharine Street

CR91TP

Mint Walk

CR91XS

Park Lane

CR01GD

Edridge Road

CR01LE

George Street

CR01NA

Fell Road

CR05PW

Garrick Crescent

CR05TT

Addiscombe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.