What are house prices in Croydon?

Based on 3,319 recent sales, the median price is £425,000.

How deprived is Croydon?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15088 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Croydon?

There are 152,946 households in Croydon

What home types are most common in Croydon?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 28.9%, semi-detached 24.7%.

How much social housing is near Croydon?

About 16.5% across the Croydon area.

What are prices by property type in Croydon?

Latest medians: Detached £745,000, Semi-detached £535,000, Terraced £435,000, Flats £281,750.

What's the average income in Croydon?

Average resident income is about £55,741 per year.

Crime level in Croydon is moderate with about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Croydon population and density?

Croydon population is 390,719 with density 4516.0 per km².

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Q: What schools in Croydon and how are they rated?

There are 156 schools in Croydon: 87 primary (17 Outstanding and 60 Good) and 23 secondary (3 Outstanding and 16 Good)

England / London / Croydon

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 £55,741 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

Social housing

16.5%

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 3,319 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £2,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	371	£745,000	£452,500	£620,000	£877,500	£1,208,500
Flats	1,088	£281,750	£160,000	£230,000	£342,125	£445,000
Semi-Detached	734	£535,000	£358,950	£450,000	£626,988	£792,805
Terraced	1,126	£435,000	£309,100	£380,000	£502,500	£634,375

10 years price trend in Croydon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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

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