On average Fairfield has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 333 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 £69,769 per year. The median sale price in Fairfield is £265,000 (around £413 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £360,000. There are 3 schools in Fairfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Fairfield is home to around 15,345 people, with a population density of about 10,456.6 per km².
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £413 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £575,984 | £405 |
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £436 |
| Terraced | 16 | £388,000 | £470 |
| Flats | 61 | £230,000 | £404 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,463 | £500,000 | £372,500 |
| 2017 | £322,000 | £401,250 | £358,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £360,000 | £372,500 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £380,000 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £727,500 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £337,500 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £283,750 | £378,000 | £393,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £395,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £367,500 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £700,000 | £391,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £545 | £431 | £453 |
| 2017 | £594 | £480 | £452 |
| 2018 | £564 | £380 | £451 |
| 2019 | £534 | £375 | £425 |
| 2020 | £559 | £427 | £411 |
| 2021 | £494 | £461 | £468 |
| 2022 | £457 | £413 | £481 |
| 2023 | £465 | £447 | £449 |
| 2024 | £445 | £524 | £439 |
| 2025 | £433 | £480 | £454 |
| 2026 | £403 | £359 | £526 |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Fairfield ward.
Esther Sutton
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Ria Patel
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
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Chatsworth Road
CR01NW
Fairfield
CR02YQ
Newgate
CR01GT
High Street
CR09XP
High Street
CR01GP
George Street
CR01UY
Whitgift Centre
CR01FE
Edridge Road
CR01NE
High Street
CR91RD
Katharine Street
CR00YN
College Road
CR01PD
George Street
CR01LG
George Street
CR93NE
Fairfield
CR01YD
Park Street
CR01LH
Wellesley Road
CR01UF
Derby Road
CR01RE
Middle Street
CR01PP
Chatsworth Road
CR01FR
Drummond Road
CR02BX
Lansdowne Road
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Clarendon Road
CR01PF
College Road
CR91DX
Barclay Road
CR02BE
Lansdowne Road