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CR0 1SU

Laud Street

Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode CR0 1SU is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Croydon Minster & Waddon North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from CR0 1SU.

Flood risk

Low

Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 1SU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Church Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 1SU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Church Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to Church Street
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

George Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to George Street
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Reeves Corner

Tramlink

Walking directions to Reeves Corner

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
8,877.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
80.11(+198%)
Violence and sexual offences
68.6(+121%)
Drugs
30.85(+398%)
Other theft
23.48(+105%)
Vehicle crime
18.42(+97%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
38.97%
Other White
44
12.61%
African
43
12.32%
Caribbean
27
7.74%
Indian
15
4.3%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
44.83%
No qualifications
51
17.59%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
36
21.05%
Other social rented
33
19.3%
Owns outright
29
16.96%
Social rents from council
9
5.26%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Fairfield

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£428
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £358K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £428 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £535,000.

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-Detached2£423,484£481
Terraced16£370,000£457
Flats64£259,000£419

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£285,000£500,000£375,000
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
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£550£431£474
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
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 1SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 1SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 202521, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SUFlatsFreehold£410,000
17 Mar 202528, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SWTerracedFreehold£365,000
30 Apr 202618, Queen Street, Croydon, CR0 1SYTerracedFreehold£355,000
28 Nov 202517, Queen Street, Croydon, CR0 1SYTerracedFreehold£375,000
14 Nov 202510, Queen Street, Croydon, CR0 1SYTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the CR0 1SU postcode area, located within Croydon Minster & Waddon North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 1SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKrishna Avanti Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.1 miNot applicableSaffron Valley CollegiateAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCroydon Metropolitan CollegeOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 1SU, 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)Croydon Minster & Waddon NorthE02000217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 024BE01001042
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 1SU

Is CR0 1SU (Croydon Minster & Waddon North) safe?

The area around CR0 1SU records about 210 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CR0 1SU?

The median sale price around CR0 1SU in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £285,000 (about £428 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 1SU?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 1SU, including Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good), Saffron Valley Collegiate and Croydon Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 1SU?

The closest station to CR0 1SU is Church Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 540 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 1SU?

CR0 1SU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 1SU (Croydon Minster & Waddon North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

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.