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South Croydon

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

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

South Croydon Population

18,064

Population density

4,580 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£705,000	£390,000	£525,000	£870,000	£1,055,000
Flats	91	£276,000	£185,500	£250,000	£331,500	£405,000
Semi-Detached	29	£568,000	£344,200	£430,000	£616,000	£715,000
Terraced	59	£392,500	£318,000	£367,500	£426,500	£510,750

10 years median price trend in South Croydon

Data Sources

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

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

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