Postcode CR0 2BN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is King George's Field.
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 20.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from CR0 2BN.
Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2BN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
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 2BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, Sim Heights, 52, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2YW | Terraced | Freehold | £6,218,451 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | Flat 3A, Idahota House, 50, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF | Flats | Leasehold | £336,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 1A, Idahota House, 50, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF | Flats | Leasehold | £336,500 |
In the CR0 2BN 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 | 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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| 0.1 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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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Al-Khair Secondary Girls | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
Al-Khair Secondary Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jun 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 2BN
| 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 | Rose Food & Wine | 31 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PQ | Walking directions to Rose Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Ayya Food & Wine | 135 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BF | Walking directions to Ayya Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Varshni Convenience Store | 126 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BB | Walking directions to Premier Express Varshni Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Weranda Food Plus Express | 144 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BB | Walking directions to Weranda Food Plus 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 2BN, 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 2BN 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 2BN 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 2BN, including Supreme Education AP (Inadequate), St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good) and Al-Khair Secondary Girls (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 2BN is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 569 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2BN 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 2BN 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).