Postcode CR0 1HY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 South Croydon, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.
Central Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Central Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 332.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from CR0 1HY.
Central Croydon near CR0 1HY 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 | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 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 1HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 32F, Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BP | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 37, Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £248,960 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 65, Temple Road, Croydon, CR0 1HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £535,000 |
In the CR0 1HY postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1HY
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Jamee Food & Wine | 298 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG | Walking directions to Jamee Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Balmoral News | 75 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF | Walking directions to Balmoral News |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 40-42 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 1HY, 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 1HY records about 332 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 1HY 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 1HY, including Cambridge Tutors College, Aspire Learning and Bright Minds Creative Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 1HY is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 481 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 1HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,580 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 1HY 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).