Postcode CR0 2GL is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Central Croydon area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen's Gardens.
Central Croydon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,356 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Central Croydon has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from CR0 2GL.
Central Croydon near CR0 2GL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Centrale | Tramlink | Walking directions to Centrale |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
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 2GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Flat 423, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GL | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 232, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GH | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat 285, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GH | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Flat 241, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GH | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 240, Pinnacle Apartments, 11, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GH | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 |
In the CR0 2GL postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | QV Mini Mart | 11 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD | Walking directions to QV Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Early Till Late | 24-26 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TA | Walking directions to Early Till Late |
| 0.2 mi | Richards | 149 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TN | Walking directions to Richards |
| 0.2 mi | Northend News | 108 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UD | Walking directions to Northend News |
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 2GL, 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 2GL records about 62 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR0 2GL in Central 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 2GL, including St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good), St Mary's Catholic High School (Good) and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2GL is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 233 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2GL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,356 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 2GL 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).