Postcode CR0 4EL is located in a major urban area, within the Waddon ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Waddon South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Waddon South is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Waddon located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Waddon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.9% 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 of residents in Waddon South is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 4EL.
Waddon South near CR0 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waddon located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Waddon | Southern | Walking directions to Waddon |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wandle Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £345,600 in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £585,000 |
| Flats | 73 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £458,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £405,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waddon
In the CR0 4EL postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wing Yip | 544 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4RE | Walking directions to Wing Yip |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4RE | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Mace Michael Store | 8 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 4DJ | Walking directions to Mace Michael Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.