Postcode CR0 2GT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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 6.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from CR0 2GT.
Central Croydon near CR0 2GT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
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 2GT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 42, 2, Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 16, 2, Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £348,750 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Flat 26, 2, Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 35, 2, Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2AS | Flats | Leasehold | £331,250 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Flat 38, Keats Apartments, 6, Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2FT | Flats | Leasehold | £277,000 |
In the CR0 2GT 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 2GT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | QV Mini Mart | 11 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD | Walking directions to QV Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 6/6a Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR0 2BX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Wellesley General Stores | Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2UZ | Walking directions to Wellesley General Stores |
| 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 2GT, 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 2GT 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 2GT 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 2GT, 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 2GT is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 348 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2GT 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 2GT 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).