Postcode CR0 1LY 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 679.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Croydon is £57,200 per year. The nearest station is Church Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.
Central Croydon has a 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 679.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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 of residents in Central Croydon is £57,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from CR0 1LY.
Central Croydon near CR0 1LY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Church Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to Church Street |
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £730,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £542,500 |
| Flats | 64 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £370,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairfield
In the CR0 1LY postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 59 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Mediterranean Food Centre | 52 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RJ | Walking directions to Mediterranean Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Croydon Convenience Store | 109 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QG | Walking directions to Croydon Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Pewex Polskie Delikatesy | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RJ | Walking directions to Pewex Polskie Delikatesy |
| 0.1 mi | Cape Coast Market | 3 Overtons Yard, Croydon, CR0 1SL | Walking directions to Cape Coast Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.