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Park Hill & Whitgift

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About

Park Hill & Whitgift is a residential ward in the southern part of Croydon's town centre. It encompasses a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with modern apartment developments. The area is bordered by major transport routes, including the Brighton Main Line railway. Park Hill Recreation Ground provides a significant green space with sports facilities and wooded areas.

The ward includes the historic Whitgift Almshouses and is directly adjacent to Croydon's main retail and business core. This proximity creates a contrast between quiet, leafy streets and the immediate urban centre. Local architecture varies from converted large villas to post-war housing estates, reflecting the area's long development history.

Area overview

On average Park Hill & Whitgift has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 171 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 per household in Park Hill & Whitgift is £88,000 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. Park Hill & Whitgift is home to around 5,787 people, with a population density of about 2,911.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.43(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.67(+94%)
Public order
17.63(+165%)
Drugs
16.07(+164%)
Other theft
16.07(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,686
57.17%
Level 3 (A level)
548
11.66%
No qualifications
526
11.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
8.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
5.6%
Total 16+ residents: 4,698

Housing

Housing tenure

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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Park Hill & Whitgift area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Park Hill & Whitgift in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£752,500
Flats27£305,000
Semi-Detached4£580,750
Terraced16£492,500

10 years median price trend in Park Hill & Whitgift

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift.

All postcodes in Park Hill & Whitgift

CR05FJ

Park Hill Rise

CR05JG

Rushmead Close

CR05JR

Thanescroft Gardens

CR05UW

Green Acres

CR05SA

Lloyd Park Avenue

CR05TB

Mapledale Avenue

CR05TD

Mapledale Avenue

CR05QN

Fairfield Path

CR05PU

Deans Close

CR05UL

St Bernards

CR05PS

Bardsley Close

CR05DR

Upfield

CR05NS

Stanhope Road

CR05QF

Radcliffe Road

CR05TF

Mapledale Avenue

CR05DL

Fitzjames Avenue

CR05JS

Sudbury Gardens

CR05TA

Mapledale Avenue

CR05JU

Caroline Close

CR05UB

Mares Field

CR05TG

Mapledale Avenue

CR05JP

Deepdene Avenue

CR05NN

Rochester Gardens

CR05QQ

Savile Gardens

CR05QT

Steep Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.