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CR0 3JU

Purley Way

Broad Green

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Overview

Postcode CR0 3JU is located in a major urban area, within the Broad Green ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Broad Green & Waddon Marsh area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh is £65,111 per year. The nearest station is Ampere Way, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Broad Green & Waddon Marsh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Broad Green & Waddon Marsh has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41%

Approximately 41.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh is £65,111 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from CR0 3JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Green & Waddon Marsh near CR0 3JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Ampere Way located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 3JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

Ampere Way

Tramlink

Walking directions to Ampere Way
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Therapia Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Therapia Lane
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Waddon Marsh

Tramlink

Walking directions to Waddon Marsh

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
9,077.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.57(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.39(-46%)
Vehicle crime
13.79(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.99(+57%)
Drugs
8.39(+35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
32.45%
African
47
12.5%
Caribbean
38
10.11%
Indian
31
8.24%
Pakistani
28
7.45%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
27.49%
No qualifications
69
23.71%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.75%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
36.07%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.51%
Owns outright
28
22.95%
Other social rented
6
4.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Broad Green

Median price£338,000
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£248K – £414K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £338,000 (about £415 per square foot) in Broad Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broad Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£407,500£401
Terraced49£390,000£442
Flats33£232,500£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broad Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broad Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£429
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broad Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broad Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202626, Effingham Road, Croydon, CR0 3NEFlatsLeasehold£260,000
28 Nov 2025101, Onslow Road, Croydon, CR0 3NZTerracedFreehold£417,000
28 Nov 2025101, Onslow Road, Croydon, CR0 3NZTerracedFreehold£417,000
06 Jan 20266, Fairmead Road, Croydon, CR0 3NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
07 May 2025Flat 19, 18, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 3FLFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the CR0 3JU postcode area, located within Broad Green & Waddon Marsh, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 3JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy CroydonAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWest Thornton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryChestnut Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 3JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 milittle Beijing6 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HGWalking directions to little Beijing
0.5 miGrace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket383 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Grace Afro-Caribbean Supermarket
0.5 miMathu Food & Wine162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BBWalking directions to Mathu Food & Wine
0.5 miTesco Express369-373 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miVino-Vita359 London Road, Croydon, CR0 3PBWalking directions to Vino-Vita

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 3JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aba Amoah

Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Manju Shahul-Hameed

Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Bowell

Broad Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardBroad GreenE05011465
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broad Green & Waddon MarshE02000212
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 019BE01001008
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 3JU

Is CR0 3JU (Broad Green & Waddon Marsh) safe?

The area around CR0 3JU records about 91 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR0 3JU?

The median sale price around CR0 3JU in Broad Green & Waddon Marsh is £338,000 (about £415 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 3JU?

There are 13 schools close to CR0 3JU, including Harris Primary Academy Croydon (Outstanding), West Thornton Primary School and Chestnut Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 3JU?

The closest station to CR0 3JU is Ampere Way in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 243 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 3JU?

CR0 3JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,541 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 3JU (Broad Green & Waddon Marsh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 3JU 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).