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About

Croydon is a large district in South London, known for its mix of urban and suburban areas. It serves as a major commercial hub, with offices, shopping centres, and transport links connecting it to central London and beyond. The area has a mix of modern high-rises and older residential streets, reflecting its evolution over time.

Croydon has green spaces like Lloyd Park and Wandle Park, offering recreational areas for residents. The district also has cultural venues, including the Fairfield Halls and the Boxpark shipping container complex. While it faces challenges like urban regeneration, Croydon remains a practical and well-connected part of London.

Area overview

On average Croydon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Croydon is £55,742 per year. There are 156 schools in Croydon: 87 primary (17 Outstanding and 60 Good) and 23 secondary (3 Outstanding and 16 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

102

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Croydon Population

390,719

Population density

4,516 per km²

Demographics

British

146,268

37.44%

African

40,219

10.29%

Other White

36,450

9.33%

Caribbean

36,108

9.24%

Indian

29,563

7.57%

Total population: 390,724

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

46,675

30.52%

Owns outright

36,992

24.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

36,484

23.85%

Social rents from council

14,769

9.66%

Other social rented

12,602

8.24%

Total households: 152,945

Property prices in Croydon

Based on 3,399 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £2,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Croydon over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	378	£741,250	£450,000	£621,250	£871,500	£1,239,375
Flats	1,120	£285,000	£155,000	£230,000	£342,500	£450,000
Semi-Detached	746	£540,000	£361,250	£450,000	£629,288	£798,750
Terraced	1,155	£435,000	£305,000	£377,750	£500,000	£635,000

10 years median price trend in Croydon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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