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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

CR07PQ

Elstan Way

CR07PE

Woodmere Avenue

CR07UB

Woodland Way

CR07SP

Chaffinch Close

CR07XG

Kempton Walk

CR08TS

Verdayne Avenue

CR07QZ

Orchard Rise

CR08XT

Flag Close

CR08XN

Crocus Close

CR07RS

Meadow Avenue

CR08TN

Firsby Avenue

CR07ND

Coverack Close

CR07XQ

Watlings Close

CR07XH

Kempton Walk

CR07UP

The Glade

CR07NW

Sloane Walk

CR08YR

Primrose Lane

CR07UU

Regency Walk

CR07PW

Tower View

CR07UR

High Trees

CR07NP

Orchard Way

CR08TU

Verdayne Avenue

CR07PX

Woodmere Avenue

CR07QL

Burrell Close

CR08XU

Honeysuckle Gardens

CR07DW

Hanbury Mews

CR07RF

Gladeside

CR07RY

Lorne Gardens

CR08XQ

Daffodil Close

CR08YG

Parsley Gardens

CR07SE

Chaffinch Avenue

CR08YN

Primrose Lane

CR08YW

Shirley Oaks Road

CR07RE

Gladeside

CR07RT

Glenwood Way

CR07DS

Russet Drive

CR98AB

Poppy Lane

CR08YJ

Tulip Close

CR07NX

Sloane Walk

CR08TY

Wickham Avenue

CR08TG

Wickham Road

CR07NF

Orchard Avenue

CR07LY

Pipers Gardens

CR07SJ

Ash Tree Way

CR07PR

Elstan Way

CR07XD

Ham View

CR07PU

Tower View

CR07SB

Homer Road

CR07NS

Overstone Gardens

CR07NQ

Orchard Way

CR07DZ

Woodmere Avenue

CR07LS

Potters Close

CR08TQ

Ridgemount Avenue

CR07LX

Orchard Way

CR07SS

Fairford Close

CR07QJ

The Glade

CR07UX

Regency Walk

CR07PS

Mere End

CR07UT

Regency Walk

CR07US

Regency Walk

CR07PT

Edgewood Green

CR07PA

Woodmere Avenue

CR08XF

Betony Close

CR07QR

The Glade

CR07SZ

Littlebrook Close

CR07RP

Lavender Way

CR07QY

Orchard Rise

CR07RW

Gladeside

CR08YP

Primrose Lane

CR07NY

Barons Walk

CR07UE

The Glade

CR07RN

Gwynne Avenue

CR07NZ

Radnor Walk

CR07NJ

Orchard Way

CR07NH

Orchard Grove

CR08TW

Verdayne Avenue

CR07QU

Greenview Avenue

CR07PY

Tower View

CR07PH

Woodmere Avenue

CR07HW

Merewood Gardens

CR08XZ

Lupin Close

CR07XA

Ham View

CR07NU

Kelvington Close

CR08XE

Basil Gardens

CR08FA

Greenway Drive

CR07SA

Aldersmead Avenue

CR07SN

Fairford Avenue

Data Sources

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