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About

Fairfield ward lies in the north of Croydon, centred around the historic Fairfield Halls arts complex. The area is primarily residential with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment blocks. It is a key transport hub, containing East Croydon station, which provides major national rail links into London.

The ward includes Park Lane and part of the central retail district. A notable feature is the large Queen's Gardens public space, which hosts regular markets and events. The area has several office developments and is directly adjacent to Croydon's main commercial and administrative centres.

Area overview

On average Fairfield has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 341 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairfield is £69,804 per year. There are 10 schools in Fairfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Fairfield is home to around 15,345 people, with a population density of about 10,456.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
341
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
10/10

Area Profile

Fairfield Population
15,345
Population density
10,456.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.27(+319%)
Anti-social behaviour
113.07(+324%)
Shoplifting
61.19(+505%)
Drugs
36.49(+499%)
Other theft
33.37(+187%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,709
24.16%
Other White
2,779
18.1%
African
1,911
12.45%
Indian
1,463
9.53%
Caribbean
1,215
7.91%
Total population: 15,351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,710
53.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,581
12.56%
No qualifications
1,565
12.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,119
8.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
835
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 12,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,119
55.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,219
16.54%
Other social rented
833
11.3%
Owns outright
433
5.87%
Social rents from council
388
5.26%
Total households: 7,372

Property prices in Fairfield

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield 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 Fairfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£542,500
Flats58£277,500
Semi-Detached7£350,000
Terraced22£370,000

10 years median price trend in Fairfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.

All postcodes in Fairfield

CR01DJ

West Street

CR01DX

Wandle Road

CR01TR

Charles Street

CR01UH

Scarbrook Road

CR02AE

Wellesley Road

CR02YQ

Newgate

CR01BQ

Coombe Road

CR01HA

Chatsworth Road

CR01UD

North End

CR01UF

Derby Road

CR01UL

Waterworks Yard

CR01EJ

Edridge Road

CR01GZ

Park Lane

CR01LZ

Fairfield

CR01RB

Church Street

CR01UQ

Wellesley Road

CR02NE

Dingwall Road

CR01DG

West Street

CR01JB

Park Lane

CR01JL

Park Lane

CR02BS

Bedford Place

CR01AG

Southbridge Road

CR01AJ

Southbridge Road

CR01AQ

Salem Place

CR01GL

Mann Close

CR01LA

George Street

CR01PD

George Street

CR01RL

Tamworth Place

CR02AB

Woburn Road

CR02FQ

Sydenham Road

CR02GG

Saffron Central Square

CR03SE

Derby Road

CR91RZ

Katharine Street

CR01AB

St Andrews Road

CR01LS

Surrey Street

CR01RJ

Surrey Street

CR01UE

North End

CR01UP

Fairfield

CR91JR

Mint Walk

CR91RP

Katharine Street

CR01JF

Park Lane

CR02EZ

Sydenham Road

CR02GP

Tavistock Road

CR03SQ

Mead Place

CR92UU

High Street

CR01AU

Old Town

CR01TP

North End

CR91QQ

Church Street

CR01GH

Wandle Road

CR01NN

Fairfield

CR01RZ

Crown Hill

CR01UB

North End

CR91RW

Katharine Street

CR91XW

Katharine Street

CR01LJ

Park Lane

CR02BU

St James'S Road

CR01DY

Park Lane

CR01ER

Edridge Road

CR01GT

High Street

CR01DU

Parker Road

CR01LF

George Street

CR02AL

Tavistock Road

CR02AQ

Bedford Park

CR02FN

Lewen Close

CR91ET

Katharine Street

CR91QP

Katharine Street

CR01LB

George Street

CR01PB

George Street

CR01TL

North End

CR01XS

Mint Walk

CR02FE

Newgate

CR02NW

Wellesley Road

CR09XP

High Street

CR01BA

Eden Road

CR01BS

Eden Road

CR01SD

Church Road

CR02GF

Saffron Central Square

CR02WT

Lansdowne Road

CR91JA

Katharine Street

CR01EB

Friends Road

CR02DU

Sydenham Road

CR03RA

Pitlake

CR91RJ

Katharine Street

CR01JD

Barclay Road

CR01RG

Surrey Street

CR01RP

Drummond Road

CR01UW

Lansdowne Road

CR02RE

London Road

CR91AG

Edridge Road

CR91SA

Katharine Street

CR01GJ

Scarbrook Road

CR01GU

South End

CR01GY

Fell Road

CR01JN

Barclay Road

CR01NL

Fairfield

CR01PE

George Street

CR01XR

Drayton Road

CR02AA

Dingwall Avenue

CR02GE

Saffron Central Square

CR02GH

Saffron Central Square

Data Sources

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