Postcode CR0 3SJ 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 Centrale, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 18 ft away from CR0 3SJ.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 3SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Centrale located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Centrale | Tramlink | Walking directions to Centrale |
| 0.1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Reeves Corner | Tramlink | Walking directions to Reeves Corner |
| 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 |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 3SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 41, Clarendon Road, Croydon, CR0 3SJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 34, Clarendon Road, Croydon, CR0 3SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 2, Clarendon Road, Croydon, CR0 3SG | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the CR0 3SJ postcode area, located within Croydon Minster & Waddon North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 3SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shanrise Store | 38-40 Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA | Walking directions to Shanrise Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bulgaria Food | 102 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XX | Walking directions to Bulgaria Food |
| 0.1 mi | Niazi Food and Wine | 3 Derby Road, Croydon, CR0 3SE | Walking directions to Niazi Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Richards | 149 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TN | Walking directions to Richards |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 9-11 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2RE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 3SJ, 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 3SJ 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 3SJ in Croydon Minster & Waddon North 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 3SJ, 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 3SJ is Centrale in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 141 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 3SJ 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 3SJ 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).