Postcode CR0 1GX 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 George Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.
Central Croydon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% 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 30.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from CR0 1GX.
Central Croydon near CR0 1GX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is George Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Church Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to Church Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1GX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | Flat 112, 4, Edridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1GB | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Flat 5, 18, Barclay Road, Croydon, CR0 1JN | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Flat 17, 80, Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JE | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Flat 4, 53, Friends Road, Croydon, CR0 1ED | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, Park House, Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JG | Detached | Freehold | £2,100,000 |
In the CR0 1GX postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1GX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Big Wharf | 34 St George's Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YJ | Walking directions to Big Wharf |
| 0.1 mi | Croydon Convenience Store | 109 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QG | Walking directions to Croydon Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 59 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Mediterranean Food Centre | 52 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RJ | Walking directions to Mediterranean Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Terra House | 206 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NE | Walking directions to Terra House |
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 1GX, 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 1GX 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 1GX in Central Croydon 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 1GX, including Croydon College (Inadequate), Bright Minds Creative Academy and Saffron Valley Collegiate. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 1GX is George Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 313 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 1GX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,093 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 1GX 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).