What home types are most common in Fairfield?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 71.1%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 7.9%.

What's the average income in Fairfield?

Average resident income is about £53,587 per year.

How safe is Fairfield?

Crime level in Fairfield is very high with about 312 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Fairfield?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 7132 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in Fairfield?

There are 7,377 households in Fairfield

What are house prices in Fairfield?

Based on 103 recent sales, the median price is £328,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What are prices by property type in Fairfield?

Latest medians: Detached £440,000, Semi-detached £350,000, Terraced £370,000, Flats £277,500.

What's the Fairfield population and density?

Fairfield population is 15,345 with density 10456.6 per km².

How much social housing is near Fairfield?

About 22.2% across the Fairfield area.

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

There are 10 schools in Fairfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / London / Croydon / Fairfield

About

Fairfield ward is located in the north of Croydon, covering part of the town centre and surrounding residential areas. It includes key landmarks such as Croydon College, Fairfield Halls, and the Whitgift shopping centre. The ward is well-connected, with East Croydon station providing fast rail links to central London and beyond.

The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks, catering to a range of residents. Open spaces like Queen’s Gardens offer green areas amid the urban environment. Fairfield ward is a hub for business, education, and leisure, with a concentration of shops, restaurants, and cultural venues.

Area overview

On average Fairfield has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 312 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 of residents in Fairfield is £53,587 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.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

312

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £730,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£440,000	£363,500	£397,500	£585,000	£701,000
Flats	70	£277,500	£184,050	£222,750	£349,500	£434,675
Semi-Detached	7	£350,000	£304,900	£334,000	£381,500	£394,400
Terraced	23	£370,000	£286,500	£351,250	£430,000	£490,000

10 years price trend in Fairfield

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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