Postcode CR0 2BE is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield area 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 median sale price in Fairfield is £265,000 (around £413 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is East Croydon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen's Gardens.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,880 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 10.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from CR0 2BE.
Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Croydon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £413 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £575,984 | £405 |
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £436 |
| Terraced | 16 | £388,000 | £470 |
| Flats | 61 | £230,000 | £404 |
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 | £277,500 | £367,500 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £700,000 | £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 | £454 |
| 2026 | £403 | £359 | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 20, Viceroy Court, 36, Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR0 2NG | Flats | Leasehold | £207,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Melrose House, 42, Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR0 2NE | Other | Freehold | £5,000,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Flat 109, Vita Apartments, 1, Caithness Walk, Croydon, CR0 2WD | Flats | Leasehold | £302,200 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 60, Vita Apartments, 1, Caithness Walk, Croydon, CR0 2WB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 11, Point Central, 14B, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 |
In the CR0 2BE postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2018. | |
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2018
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Supreme Education AP | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Supreme Education AP ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ark Oval Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Ark Oval Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 6/6a Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR0 2BX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | S & S Food & Wine | 195c St James's Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ | Walking directions to S & S Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 18 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express Varshni Convenience Store | 126 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BB | Walking directions to Premier Express Varshni Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2BE, 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 2BE 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around CR0 2BE in Fairfield is £265,000 (about £413 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 2BE, including St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good), Supreme Education AP (Inadequate) and Ark Oval Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 2BE is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 332 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2BE 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 2BE 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).