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Monks Orchard

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About

Monks Orchard is a residential area located in the eastern part of the London Borough of Croydon. It is characterised by suburban housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes built in the interwar period. The area is largely residential, with local amenities centred along Addington Road.

The locality includes several green spaces, most notably Monks Orchard Recreation Ground. A specific feature is the presence of Bethlem Royal Hospital, a historic psychiatric institution whose extensive grounds contribute to the area's open feel. The area is served by several bus routes connecting it to central Croydon and East Croydon station.

Area overview

On average Monks Orchard has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Monks Orchard is £84,128 per year. There are 3 schools in Monks Orchard: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Monks Orchard is home to around 8,273 people, with a population density of about 4,930.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
2/10

Area Profile

Monks Orchard Population
8,273
Population density
4,930.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.96(-49%)
Shoplifting
14.38(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.69(-53%)
Vehicle crime
6.41(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,569
55.2%
Indian
571
6.9%
Other White
508
6.14%
African
473
5.71%
Caribbean
468
5.65%
Total population: 8,277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,451
35.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,125
16.48%
No qualifications
1,053
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
714
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 6,827

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,370
41.63%
Owns outright
1,367
41.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
8.9%
Other social rented
173
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.49%
Total households: 3,291

Property prices in Monks Orchard

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Monks Orchard area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £1,055,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Monks Orchard in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monks Orchard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£530,000£5,701
Flats23£357,000£5,152
Semi-Detached37£535,000£5,491
Terraced25£425,000£5,463

10 years median price trend in Monks Orchard

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

All postcodes in Monks Orchard

CR08XJ

Cornflower Lane

CR08XW

Iris Close

CR08YH

Teasel Close

CR07PZ

Tower View

CR07SL

Stoneleigh Park Avenue

CR07GP

Rosedale Place

CR07PG

Woodmere Avenue

CR07SR

Ash Tree Close

CR08YL

Primrose Lane

CR07NG

Orchard Way

CR07QE

The Glade

CR07RQ

Lorne Avenue

CR08YF

Oxlip Close

CR07QN

The Glade

CR07RD

Morris Close

CR07QQ

The Glade

CR08XS

Fennel Close

CR07UD

The Glade

CR07SH

Fairway Close

CR08XP

Daisy Close

CR07TB

Starling Close

CR07WA

Great Gatton Close

CR08YX

Shirley Oaks Road

CR07RZ

Lorne Gardens

CR08YQ

Primrose Lane

CR07SW

Ash Tree Way

CR08YD

Marigold Way

CR08XB

Angelica Gardens

CR07XJ

Kempton Walk

CR07NL

Orchard Avenue

CR07RR

Brookside Way

CR07NT

Lyconby Gardens

CR07AH

Kaine Place

CR08XA

Alison Close

CR07RL

Gladeside

CR07QG

The Glade

CR08YS

Primrose Lane

CR08XY

Laburnum Gardens

CR07UN

The Glade

CR08XL

Cottongrass Close

CR07NR

Orchard Way

CR08TF

Wickham Road

CR07LZ

Carrington Close

CR07PL

Woodmere Gardens

CR07QB

The Glade

CR07SF

Chaffinch Avenue

CR07SY

Ash Tree Way

CR07SQ

The Rosery

CR07QP

The Glade

CR08TR

Ridgemount Avenue

CR07QW

Greenview Avenue

CR08TL

Firsby Avenue

CR08XG

Burdock Close

CR07UZ

Regency Walk

CR07RJ

Gladeside

CR08XR

Eyebright Close

CR08XD

Basil Gardens

CR07SU

Ash Tree Way

CR07ST

Oak Way

CR07LU

Castleton Close

CR07NN

Orchard Way

CR07QF

The Glade

CR07QD

The Glade

CR08YA

Mallow Close

CR07PN

Woodmere Close

CR08YT

Poppy Lane

CR08YU

Hazel Close

CR07NB

Orchard Avenue

CR07XF

Kempton Walk

CR07RU

Gladeside

CR07RH

Gladeside

CR08TP

Firsby Avenue

CR07UL

The Glade

CR07NE

Orchard Avenue

CR07PB

Woodmere Avenue

CR07PF

Woodmere Avenue

CR08YE

Mistletoe Close

CR07PD

Woodmere Avenue

CR07XE

Kempton Walk

CR07QA

The Glade

CR07DY

Wyvell Close

CR08TB

Wickham Road

CR07SG

Ash Tree Way

CR08TE

Wickham Road

CR07UW

Regency Walk

CR08XX

Kingcup Close

CR08YB

Marigold Way

CR07PJ

Woodmere Avenue

CR07UA

Glade Gardens

CR07XP

Camrose Close

CR07PP

Round Grove

CR07RG

Gladeside

CR07NA

Orchard Avenue

CR08TZ

Wickham Avenue

CR07XB

Ham View

CR07SD

Stokes Road

CR07UF

The Glade

CR07SX

Ash Tree Way

CR07QH

Darley Close

CR07UY

Regency Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.