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CR0 2AF

Wellesley Road

Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode CR0 2AF is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst South & West Croydon area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wilford Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Selhurst South & West Croydon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Selhurst South & West Croydon has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from CR0 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2AF 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 West Croydon located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

West Croydon

Overground, Southern, Tramlink

Walking directions to West Croydon
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Wellesley Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wellesley Road
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Centrale

Tramlink

Walking directions to Centrale

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWilford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
12,311.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.21(+31%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.65(-21%)
Burglary
9.86(+80%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
112
24.45%
Other White
68
14.85%
Indian
64
13.97%
British
61
13.32%
Caribbean
44
9.61%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
49.85%
No qualifications
45
13.2%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.56%
Other
20
5.87%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
117
63.93%
Owns with a mortgage
25
13.66%
Owns outright
18
9.84%
Social rents from council
13
7.1%
Shared ownership
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

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 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202668, Woburn Court, Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AFFlatsLeasehold£296,700
24 Feb 202645, Woburn Court, Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AFFlatsLeasehold£135,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 45, 1, Newgate, Croydon, CR0 2FBFlatsLeasehold£275,000
22 May 2025Flat 66, 1, Newgate, Croydon, CR0 2FBFlatsLeasehold£369,000
15 May 2026Flat 167, Newgate Tower, 1, Newgate, Croydon, CR0 2FEFlatsLeasehold£194,000

Schools

In the CR0 2AF postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWellesley General StoresWhitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2UZWalking directions to Wellesley General Stores
0.1 miTesco ExpressWellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miS & S Food & Wine195c St James's Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZWalking directions to S & S Food & Wine
0.3 miQV Mini Mart11 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RDWalking directions to QV Mini Mart
0.3 miAfrican Food Centre64 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TBWalking directions to African Food Centre

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 2AF, 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)Selhurst South & West CroydonE02000213
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 020FE01034141
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2AF

Is CR0 2AF (Selhurst South & West Croydon) safe?

The area around CR0 2AF records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2AF?

The median sale price around CR0 2AF in Selhurst South & West 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 2AF?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 2AF, including St Mary's Catholic High School (Good), St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 2AF?

The closest station to CR0 2AF is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 443 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2AF?

CR0 2AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,073 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 2AF (Selhurst South & West Croydon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 2AF 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).