Postcode CR0 1DF is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Central Croydon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 454.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year. The nearest station is Church Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.
Central Croydon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Central Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 454.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from CR0 1DF.
Central Croydon near CR0 1DF 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £433 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £436 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £423,484 | £481 |
| Terraced | 15 | £370,000 | £463 |
| Flats | 56 | £252,000 | £424 |
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 | £280,000 | £367,500 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £210,500 | — | £355,000 |
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 | £434 | £480 | £450 |
| 2026 | £413 | — | £550 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | 49, Wandle Road, Croydon, CR0 1DF | Other | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 21, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SU | Flats | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 59, Wandle Road, Croydon, CR0 1DX | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 42, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SX | Terraced | Freehold | £266,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 42, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SX | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the CR0 1DF postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Terra House | 206 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NE | Walking directions to Terra House |
| 0.1 mi | Croydon Convenience Store | 109 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QG | Walking directions to Croydon Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Jamee Food & Wine | 298 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG | Walking directions to Jamee Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bridge General Stores | 70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AE | Walking directions to Bridge General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | South End Food Centre | 15 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE | Walking directions to South End Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR0 1DF, 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 1DF records about 454 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR0 1DF in Central Croydon is £280,000 (about £433 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 1DF, including Saffron Valley Collegiate, Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good) and Bright Minds Creative Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 1DF is Church Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 548 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 1DF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,324 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 1DF 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.