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South Croydon

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About

South Croydon ward sits in the southern part of the London Borough of Croydon. It is a primarily residential area characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger detached homes. The ward is bordered by Purley to the south and Selsdon to the east, with its central hub focused around the Brighton Road corridor. This main artery provides essential local shopping and services, connecting the area to wider transport links including the nearby South Croydon railway station.

The area contains several significant green spaces, such as the recreational grounds at Haling Grove and the playing fields near Croham Hurst. Local educational institutions, including the John Whitgift School, are notable features within the community. The ward's landscape is gently undulating, with some streets offering views towards the North Downs. Its identity is distinctly suburban, centred on neighbourhood life rather than a dense urban centre.

Area overview

On average South Croydon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Croydon is £75,349 per year. There are 10 schools in South Croydon: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. South Croydon is home to around 18,064 people, with a population density of about 4,580.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

South Croydon Population
18,064
Population density
4,580 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.09(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.59(-15%)
Drugs
16.5(+171%)
Vehicle crime
13.29(+37%)
Shoplifting
12.95(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,532
41.7%
Other White
2,244
12.42%
African
1,495
8.28%
Indian
1,214
6.72%
Caribbean
1,149
6.36%
Total population: 18,063

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,971
48.2%
Level 3 (A level)
2,087
14.43%
No qualifications
1,736
12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,680
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,134
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 14,464

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,611
33.68%
Owns with a mortgage
2,425
31.28%
Owns outright
1,536
19.81%
Other social rented
604
7.79%
Social rents from council
283
3.65%
Total households: 7,753

Property prices in South Croydon

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £376,250 in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Croydon 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 South Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£705,000
Flats91£276,000
Semi-Detached29£568,000
Terraced59£392,500

10 years median price trend in South Croydon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Croydon.

All postcodes in South Croydon

CR20PG

Sanderstead Road

CR26DD

Pampisford Road

CR26DG

Mount Park Avenue

CR26HR

Newark Road

CR01LU

St Peters Road

CR20DA

Croham Close

CR27BR

Manor Way

CR27DB

Sussex Road

CR27HZ

Melville Avenue

CR27LB

Muggeridge Close

CR20DE

Selsdon Road

CR26BE

Blenheim Park Road

CR26RA

Junction Road

CR27BA

Croham Road

CR27HP

Binfield Road

CR27YP

Broadeaves Close

CR05RE

Conduit Lane

CR26FF

Pampisford Road

CR26PE

Selsdon Road

CR27EX

Spencer Road

CR20PT

Rolleston Road

CR26BX

Mansfield Place

CR26FT

Pampisford Road

CR26HN

Mansfield Road

CR27EP

Campden Road

CR95BX

Coombe Lane

CR26DR

Culmington Road

CR27QA

Lismore Road

CR01BE

South End

CR01BG

South End

CR01GN

South Croydon

CR20PZ

Bynes Road

CR26EA

Brighton Road

CR26GF

South Croydon

CR27AG

Hurst View Road

CR27BD

Croham Road

CR27DY

South Park Hill Road

CR27HB

Croham Road

CR27JE

Croham Valley Road

CR01EL

Heathfield Gardens

CR01HD

St Peters Road

CR26DF

Pampisford Road

CR26EY

Purley Road

CR26FS

Pampisford Road

CR27DQ

Dornton Road

CR27HL

Croham Park Avenue

CR20BR

Croham Mount

CR20DF

Selsdon Road

CR20PJ

Purley View Terrace

CR26AF

Brighton Road

CR26HP

Mansfield Road

CR26JL

St Augustines Avenue

CR27BS

Manor Way

CR27EA

Birdhurst Road

CR27PA

Blunt Road

CR27ZQ

Wells Close

CR26BP

Blenheim Crescent

CR26NA

Nicola Close

CR26NJ

Haling Park Road

CR26PB

Selsdon Road

CR01HX

Dean Road

CR26PX

Sunny Nook Gardens

CR27AN

Rayleigh Rise

CR27DG

St Peters Street

CR27JY

Normanton Road

CR01HL

St Peters Road

CR05RN

Coombe Lane

CR26EB

Brighton Road

CR26PA

Selsdon Road

CR27AY

Burway Close

CR01HP

St Peters Road

CR01HW

Temple Road

CR05RQ

Conduit Lane

CR26DX

Columbine Avenue

CR26QJ

Kingsdown Avenue

CR27BT

Manor Way

CR27JB

Ballards Farm Road

CR26BJ

Blenheim Park Road

CR26EG

Brighton Road

CR26HF

Churchill Road

CR26PL

Selsdon Road

CR26PS

Selsdon Road

CR27AE

Normanton Road

CR27AS

Whitmead Close

CR27BZ

Campden Road

CR26GE

Elysian Place

CR26JD

Marlborough Road

CR26TB

Bartlett Street

CR27HU

Castlemaine Avenue

CR01HT

Temple Road

CR26DU

Mount Park Avenue

CR26EL

Brighton Road

CR26PZ

Selsdon Road

CR27DL

Moreton Road

CR27EN

Campden Road

CR27FR

Normanton Road

CR20PS

Bynes Road

CR26GG

South Croydon

CR26HL

Crunden Road

CR26RB

Junction Road

Data Sources

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