Postcode CR0 1AX is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward 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 209.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year. The nearest station is Church Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wandle Park.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from CR0 1AX.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 1AX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Church Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to Church Street |
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Reeves Corner | Tramlink | Walking directions to Reeves Corner |
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Centrale | Tramlink | Walking directions to Centrale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wandle Park | Large | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £436 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £451,967 | £451 |
| Terraced | 18 | £380,000 | £463 |
| Flats | 73 | £254,000 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,463 | £500,000 | £372,500 |
| 2017 | £322,000 | £401,250 | £358,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £360,000 | £372,500 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £380,000 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £727,500 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £337,500 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £283,750 | £378,000 | £393,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £395,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £367,500 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £258,750 | — | £391,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £545 | £431 | £453 |
| 2017 | £594 | £480 | £452 |
| 2018 | £564 | £380 | £451 |
| 2019 | £534 | £375 | £425 |
| 2020 | £559 | £427 | £411 |
| 2021 | £494 | £461 | £468 |
| 2022 | £457 | £413 | £481 |
| 2023 | £465 | £447 | £449 |
| 2024 | £445 | £524 | £439 |
| 2025 | £433 | £480 | £450 |
| 2026 | £412 | — | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 10, Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Old Palace School, Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX | Other | Freehold | £4,700,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 87A, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RN | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 124E, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RF | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 39, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | Other | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the CR0 1AX postcode area, located within Croydon Minster & Waddon North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Papa Alfie's Convenience Store | 81 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | Walking directions to Papa Alfie's Convenience Store |
| 0 mi | Wing Tai Chinese Supermarket | 75-77 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | Walking directions to Wing Tai Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Freshfields Market | 86-88 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RB | Walking directions to Freshfields Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 68-74 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Weigh and Save | 92 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RD | Walking directions to Weigh and Save |
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 1AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Esther Sutton
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Ria Patel
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 1AX records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR0 1AX in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 1AX, including Old Palace of John Whitgift School, The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy and The Write Time (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 1AX is Church Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 103 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 1AX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,786 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 1AX is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Esther Sutton (Green Party), Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough (Green Party) and Ria Patel (Green Party).