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Park Hill & Whitgift

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About

Park Hill & Whitgift is a residential ward in the London Borough of Croydon, located near the town centre. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as modern apartment blocks. It is bordered by popular green spaces like Park Hill Park, offering recreational areas for residents. The ward is well-connected, with Croydon town centre and its transport links within easy reach.

The ward includes parts of Croydon’s commercial and retail districts, providing access to shops, restaurants, and services. Local schools and community facilities cater to families, while the proximity to central Croydon makes it convenient for commuters. The area maintains a balance between urban living and quieter residential streets, with a range of amenities nearby.

Area overview

On average Park Hill & Whitgift has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Park Hill & Whitgift is £63,793 per year. There are 5 schools in Park Hill & Whitgift: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Park Hill & Whitgift Population
5,787
Population density
2,911.6 per km²

Demographics

British
1,707
29.49%
Indian
1,495
25.83%
Other White
564
9.74%
African
404
6.98%
Other Asian
293
5.06%
Total population: 5,788

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
832
34.58%
Owns outright
679
28.22%
Owns with a mortgage
586
24.36%
Other social rented
225
9.35%
Other forms of private rent
49
2.04%
Total households: 2,406

Property prices in Park Hill & Whitgift

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Park Hill & Whitgift area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,950 up to £1,375,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£690,000
Flats28£306,000
Semi-Detached5£550,000
Terraced13£515,000

10 years price trend in Park Hill & Whitgift

All postcodes in Park Hill & Whitgift

CR05JG

Rushmead Close

CR05JR

Thanescroft Gardens

CR05UW

Green Acres

CR05QN

Central Croydon

CR05SA

Coombe Road

CR05TB

Mapledale Avenue

CR05TD

Mapledale Avenue

CR05PS

Bardsley Close

CR05PU

Bracewood Gardens

CR05UL

Chichester Road

CR05DL

Fitzjames Avenue

CR05DR

Addiscombe Road

CR05JS

Sudbury Gardens

CR05NS

Brownlow Road

CR05QF

Radcliffe Road

CR05TF

Mapledale Avenue

CR05SL

Caroline Close

CR05TA

Mapledale Avenue

CR05TG

Grimwade Avenue

CR05UB

Maresfield

CR05JP

Deepdene Avenue

CR05JU

Caroline Close

CR05NN

Rochester Gardens

CR05QQ

Savile Gardens

CR05QT

Steep Hill
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Data Sources

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