Postcode CR0 2NW 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 very high crime levels, with around 308.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 Wellesley Road, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 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 9,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 308.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from CR0 2NW.
Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR0 2NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wellesley Road located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| 0.1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| 0.2 mi | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2NW.
In the CR0 2NW postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2NW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 30-34 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 6/6a Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR0 2BX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | George Street Direct | 73 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD | Walking directions to George Street Direct |
| 0.2 mi | Big Wharf | 34 St George's Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YJ | Walking directions to Big Wharf |
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 2NW, 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 2NW records about 308 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around CR0 2NW in Selhurst South & West 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 2NW, including Harris Federation Post 16, Croydon College (Inadequate) and St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2NW is Wellesley Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 40 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 2NW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,731 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 2NW 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).