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Park Hill & Whitgift

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 142 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

142

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

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

2.04%

Total households: 2,406

Property prices in Park Hill & Whitgift

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Park Hill & Whitgift area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£682,500	£481,625	£632,500	£1,146,250	£1,348,750
Flats	29	£305,000	£217,000	£260,000	£335,000	£393,000
Semi-Detached	5	£575,000	£534,000	£550,000	£611,500	£675,900
Terraced	14	£506,250	£397,750	£446,250	£534,375	£705,150

10 years median price trend in Park Hill & Whitgift

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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