Postcode CR0 1BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South End & St Peter's Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South End & St Peter's Road is £64,440 per year. The median sale price in Fairfield is £265,000 (around £413 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.
South End & St Peter's Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,753 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
South End & St Peter's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South End & St Peter's Road is £64,440 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from CR0 1BQ.
South End & St Peter's Road near CR0 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £413 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £575,984 | £405 |
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £436 |
| Terraced | 16 | £388,000 | £470 |
| Flats | 61 | £230,000 | £404 |
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 | £277,500 | £367,500 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £700,000 | £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 | £454 |
| 2026 | £403 | £359 | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Lancing House, 43, Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, Lancing House, 43, Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 32F, Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BP | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 65, Temple Road, Croydon, CR0 1HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 12A, St Peters Road, Croydon, CR0 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the CR0 1BQ postcode area, located within South End & St Peter's Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Aspire Learning | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
Aspire Learning ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Saffron Valley Collegiate | Academy alternative provision converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2019. | |
Saffron Valley Collegiate ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Heathfield Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2018. | |
Heathfield Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2018
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | South End Food Centre | 15 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE | Walking directions to South End Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Kays News | 37 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE | Walking directions to Kays News |
| 0.2 mi | Jamee Food & Wine | 298 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG | Walking directions to Jamee Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 40-42 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Balmoral News | 75 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF | Walking directions to Balmoral News |
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 1BQ, 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 1BQ records about 117 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 criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around CR0 1BQ in Fairfield is £265,000 (about £413 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 1BQ, including Aspire Learning (Good), Saffron Valley Collegiate (Good) and Heathfield Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 1BQ is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 492 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 1BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,753 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 1BQ 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).