Postcode CR0 3RA is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Croydon Minster & Waddon North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 501.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year. The nearest station is Reeves Corner, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wandle Park.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 501.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £67,041 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from CR0 3RA.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 3RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reeves Corner located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Reeves Corner | Tramlink | Walking directions to Reeves Corner |
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Centrale | Tramlink | Walking directions to Centrale |
| 0.2 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wandle Park | Large | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £277,000 (about £426 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 | £470 |
| Flats | 71 | £257,500 | £412 |
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 | £454 |
| 2026 | £408 | — | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3RA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sept 2025 | Flat, 36, Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA | Other | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 42, Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA | Other | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 44, Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA | Other | Freehold | £2,600,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 2A, Clarendon Road, Croydon, CR0 3SG | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 62, Clarendon Road, Croydon, CR0 3SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £344,500 |
In the CR0 3RA postcode area, located within Croydon Minster & Waddon North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Shanrise Store | 38-40 Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA | Walking directions to Shanrise Store |
| 0.2 mi | Niazi Food and Wine | 3 Derby Road, Croydon, CR0 3SE | Walking directions to Niazi Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bulgaria Food | 102 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XX | Walking directions to Bulgaria Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2RE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lawrence Associates | 3 The Parade, Croydon, CR0 3SQ | Walking directions to Lawrence Associates |
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 3RA, 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 3RA records about 502 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 3RA in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £277,000 (about £426 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 3RA, including Al-Khair School Preparatory School (Good), Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (Outstanding) and Old Palace of John Whitgift School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 3RA is Reeves Corner in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 194 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3RA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,475 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 3RA 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).