Postcode CR0 1SW 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.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from CR0 1SW.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 1SW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 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 1SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | 28, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SW | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 21, Laud Street, Croydon, CR0 1SU | Flats | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 13, Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 3, Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 59, Wandle Road, Croydon, CR0 1DX | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the CR0 1SW postcode area, located within Croydon Minster & Waddon North, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Terra House | 206 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NE | Walking directions to Terra House |
| 0.1 mi | Croydon Convenience Store | 109 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QG | Walking directions to Croydon Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Jamee Food & Wine | 298 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG | Walking directions to Jamee Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bridge General Stores | 70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AE | Walking directions to Bridge General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 59 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 1SW, 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 1SW 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.
The median sale price around CR0 1SW in Croydon Minster & Waddon North 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 1SW, including Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good), Saffron Valley Collegiate and Croydon Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 1SW is Church Street in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 512 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 1SW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,786 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 1SW 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).