Postcode CR0 2RH is located in a major urban area, within the Broad Green ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the University Hospital & Queen's Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wilford Road Recreation Ground.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
University Hospital & Queen's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £62,892 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from CR0 2RH.
University Hospital & Queen's Road near CR0 2RH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Ampere Way | Tramlink | Walking directions to Ampere Way |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wilford Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wilford Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £416 per square foot) in Broad Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £407,500 | £401 |
| Terraced | 51 | £390,000 | £438 |
| Flats | 33 | £232,500 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £362,500 | £352,000 |
| 2017 | £223,000 | £360,000 | £340,500 |
| 2018 | £217,500 | £365,750 | £348,000 |
| 2019 | £312,500 | £380,000 | £330,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £354,000 | £341,000 |
| 2021 | £246,250 | £387,000 | £360,000 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £450,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £425,000 | £383,500 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £408,750 | £383,500 |
| 2025 | £211,000 | £370,000 | £383,000 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £480,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £423 | £368 | £426 |
| 2017 | £448 | £414 | £396 |
| 2018 | £438 | £392 | £396 |
| 2019 | £465 | £391 | £388 |
| 2020 | £453 | £385 | £431 |
| 2021 | £422 | £442 | £418 |
| 2022 | £423 | £366 | £435 |
| 2023 | £400 | £510 | £459 |
| 2024 | £404 | £465 | £447 |
| 2025 | £390 | £435 | £448 |
| 2026 | £359 | £371 | £425 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 2RH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 57, City House, 420, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2NS | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Flat 138, City House, 420, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2NT | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 154, City House, 420, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2NT | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 200, City House, 420, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2NU | Flats | Leasehold | £154,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Flat 165, City House, 420, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2NU | Flats | Leasehold | £133,000 |
In the CR0 2RH postcode area, located within University Hospital & Queen's Road, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 2RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket | 383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Vino-Vita | 359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PB | Walking directions to Vino-Vita |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | 333 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.1 mi | Amy's Kerala Supermarket | 309 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PA | Walking directions to Amy's Kerala Supermarket |
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 2RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aba Amoah
Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Manju Shahul-Hameed
Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Bowell
Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 2RH records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around CR0 2RH in University Hospital & Queen's Road is £342,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 2RH, including Elmwood Infant School (Good), Elmwood Junior School (Good) and Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 2RH is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 1,021 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.
CR0 2RH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,474 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 2RH is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aba Amoah (Labour and Co-operative Party), Manju Shahul-Hameed (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Bowell (Labour and Co-operative Party).