Postcode CR0 1AR is located in a major urban area, within the Waddon area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Croydon Minster & Waddon North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year. The median sale price in Waddon is £314,000 (around £428 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £426,375. The nearest station is Church Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,194 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from CR0 1AR.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 1AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Church Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to Church Street |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Reeves Corner | Tramlink | Walking directions to Reeves Corner |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Wandle Park | Large | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £314,000 (about £428 per square foot) in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £680,000 | £580 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £454,000 | £459 |
| Terraced | 30 | £396,000 | £457 |
| Flats | 66 | £255,750 | £402 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £540,000 | £285,123 | £402,500 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £491,250 | £270,000 | £452,500 | £355,000 |
| 2018 | £440,000 | £261,000 | £418,000 | £365,000 |
| 2019 | £632,500 | £256,500 | £391,000 | £367,500 |
| 2020 | £417,500 | £282,500 | £432,500 | £368,500 |
| 2021 | £560,000 | £275,000 | £462,500 | £406,000 |
| 2022 | £590,000 | £270,000 | £485,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £467,000 | £268,000 | £495,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £255,000 | £456,000 | £400,000 |
| 2025 | £585,000 | £259,000 | £454,000 | £393,000 |
| 2026 | £680,000 | £250,000 | £465,000 | £403,625 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £414 | £398 | £404 |
| 2017 | £453 | £449 | £421 | £418 |
| 2018 | £618 | £427 | £410 | £409 |
| 2019 | £389 | £426 | £406 | £413 |
| 2020 | £576 | £429 | £432 | £408 |
| 2021 | £453 | £429 | £431 | £443 |
| 2022 | £456 | £440 | £483 | £468 |
| 2023 | £514 | £428 | £441 | £449 |
| 2024 | £470 | £394 | £445 | £460 |
| 2025 | £552 | £431 | £480 | £454 |
| 2026 | £580 | £391 | £441 | £441 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2025 | 29, Salem Place, Croydon, CR0 1AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 1, Duppas Court, Duppas Hill Terrace, Croydon, CR0 4BB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 33, Duppas Hill Terrace, Croydon, CR0 4BA | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 120, Church Road, Croydon, CR0 1SE | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 176, Church Road, Croydon, CR0 1SE | Flats | Leasehold | £257,500 |
In the CR0 1AR postcode area, located within Croydon Minster & Waddon North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Krishna Avanti Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Minster Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2019. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 1AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bridge General Stores | 70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AE | Walking directions to Bridge General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Terra House | 206 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NE | Walking directions to Terra House |
| 0.2 mi | Croydon Convenience Store | 109 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QG | Walking directions to Croydon Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Jamee Food & Wine | 298 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG | Walking directions to Jamee Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Wine Spot Food & Wine | 49a/51 Waddon Road, Croydon, CR0 4LH | Walking directions to Wine Spot Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR0 1AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellily Ponnuthurai
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Rowenna Frances Davis
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam James Gary Attwater
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 1AR records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CR0 1AR in Waddon is £314,000 (about £428 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 1AR, including Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good), The Minster Junior School (Good) and The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 1AR is Church Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 519 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 1AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,194 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 1AR is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ellily Ponnuthurai (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rowenna Frances Davis (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sam James Gary Attwater (Labour and Co-operative Party).