Postcode CR0 2AU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wilford Road Recreation Ground.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% 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.
The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from CR0 2AU.
Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Croydon located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.4 mi | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
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 2AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, Scholars Court, 10, Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2GP | Flats | Leasehold | £129,500 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 28, Dunedin Court, 60, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2FH | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Dunedin Court, 60, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2FH | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 212, St James'S Road, Croydon, CR0 2BW | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 200A, St James'S Road, Croydon, CR0 2BW | Flats | Leasehold | £252,200 |
In the CR0 2AU postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | S & S Food & Wine | 195c St James's Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ | Walking directions to S & S Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Wellesley General Stores | Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2UZ | Walking directions to Wellesley General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Rose Food & Wine | 31 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PQ | Walking directions to Rose Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Ayya Food & Wine | 135 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BF | Walking directions to Ayya Food & Wine |
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 2AU, 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 2AU records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2AU in Selhurst South & West Croydon 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 2AU, including St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good), St Mary's Catholic High School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2AU is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 640 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,880 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 2AU 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).