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CR0 2FH

Sydenham Road

Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode CR0 2FH 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 East 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Selhurst South & West Croydon has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% 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.

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 309 ft away from CR0 2FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2FH 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 East Croydon located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 2FH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

East Croydon

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to East Croydon
0.4 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 2FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWilford Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground
0.5 miKing George's FieldSmallWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
14,200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.09(+101%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.54(+24%)
Other theft
11.49(+1%)
Burglary
10.14(+85%)
Vehicle crime
9.47(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
80
18.52%
African
67
15.51%
Other White
64
14.81%
Caribbean
63
14.58%
Indian
26
6.02%
Total population: 432

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
50.94%
No qualifications
38
11.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.69%
Level 3 (A level)
29
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
48.95%
Other social rented
57
30%
Owns with a mortgage
25
13.16%
Owns outright
5
2.63%
Social rents from council
5
2.63%
Total households: 190

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 2FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2026Flat 28, Dunedin Court, 60, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2FHFlatsLeasehold£350,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 1, Dunedin Court, 60, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2FHFlatsLeasehold£225,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 6, Sim Heights, 52, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2YWTerracedFreehold£6,218,451
02 Sept 2025Flat 3A, Idahota House, 50, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EFFlatsLeasehold£336,500
31 Jul 2025Flat 1A, Idahota House, 50, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EFFlatsLeasehold£336,500

Schools

In the CR0 2FH 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 2FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt. Mary's Catholic Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 2FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miS & S Food & Wine195c St James's Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZWalking directions to S & S Food & Wine
0.2 miWellesley General StoresWhitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2UZWalking directions to Wellesley General Stores
0.2 miTesco ExpressWellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miRose Food & Wine31 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PQWalking directions to Rose Food & Wine
0.3 miAyya Food & Wine135 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BFWalking directions to Ayya Food & Wine

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 2FH, 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 020GE01034142
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 2FH

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

The area around CR0 2FH 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 2FH?

The median sale price around CR0 2FH 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 2FH?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 2FH, 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.

What is the nearest station to CR0 2FH?

The closest station to CR0 2FH is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 602 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 2FH?

CR0 2FH 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).

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

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