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CR0 1PG

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Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode CR0 1PG 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Croydon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Croydon has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from CR0 1PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Croydon near CR0 1PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is George Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 1PG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

George Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to George Street
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Church Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to Church Street
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Wellesley Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wellesley Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 1PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPark Hill Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground
0.3 miQueen's GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
9,486 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.67(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.67(+5%)
Burglary
13.76(+152%)
Vehicle crime
8.6(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
56
27.72%
Other White
39
19.31%
African
23
11.39%
Caribbean
14
6.93%
Other
13
6.44%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
44.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
18.18%
No qualifications
23
14.94%
Level 3 (A level)
15
9.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 154

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
56.04%
Owns outright
11
12.09%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.99%
Other social rented
6
6.59%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.59%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Fairfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£424
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £350K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£530,000£436
Semi-Detached1£451,967£451
Terraced18£380,000£463
Flats73£254,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 2025252, High Street, Croydon, CR0 1PGFlatsFreehold£5,290,000
21 Jul 2025254, High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NFOtherFreehold£3,160,000
20 Jun 202532, Wandle Road, Croydon, CR0 1DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
28 Mar 202538, Wandle Road, Croydon, CR0 1DETerracedFreehold£400,000
01 Aug 2025Mallory House, 312, High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NGOtherFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the CR0 1PG postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 1PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableSaffron Valley CollegiateAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableBright Minds Creative AcademyOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCroydon Metropolitan CollegeOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 1PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJamee Food & Wine298 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NGWalking directions to Jamee Food & Wine
0.1 miTerra House206 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NEWalking directions to Terra House
0.1 miSouth End Food Centre15 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BEWalking directions to South End Food Centre
0.1 miCroydon Convenience Store109 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QGWalking directions to Croydon Convenience Store
0.1 miBridge General Stores70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AEWalking directions to Bridge General Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR0 1PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esther Sutton

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ria Patel

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardFairfieldE05011468
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CroydonE02006987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 046EE01034151
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 1PG

Is CR0 1PG (Central Croydon) safe?

The area around CR0 1PG records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 1PG?

The median sale price around CR0 1PG in Central Croydon is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 1PG?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 1PG, including Saffron Valley Collegiate, Bright Minds Creative Academy and Croydon Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 1PG?

The closest station to CR0 1PG is George Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 595 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 1PG?

CR0 1PG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,035 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 1PG (Central Croydon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 1PG 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).