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CR0 4GR

Waddon

Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR0 4GR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The nearest station is Waddon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Waddon South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,864 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Waddon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from CR0 4GR.

Flood risk

No risk

Waddon South near CR0 4GR 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 Waddon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 4GR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Waddon

Southern

Walking directions to Waddon
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Wandle Park

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wandle Park
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Church Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to Church Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 4GR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDuppas Hill Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground
0.4 miWaddon PondsMediumWalking directions to Waddon Ponds

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
1,210.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.13(+35%)
Shoplifting
29.68(+197%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.1(-13%)
Other theft
10.75(-6%)
Public order
9.89(+46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
27.56%
African
35
15.56%
Indian
23
10.22%
Other White
21
9.33%
Other Asian
13
5.78%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
44.24%
No qualifications
28
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
15.15%
Level 3 (A level)
25
15.15%
Other
6
3.64%
Total 16+ residents: 165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
28
35%
Owns outright
18
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
22.5%
Social rents from council
12
15%
Shared ownership
2
2.5%
Total households: 80

Property prices in Waddon

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£430
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £433K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £430 per square foot) in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waddon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£585,000£580
Semi-Detached30£442,500£446
Terraced35£393,000£462
Flats67£250,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waddon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,000£285,123£402,500£350,000
2017£491,250£270,000£452,500£355,000
2018£440,000£261,000£418,000£365,000
2019£632,500£256,500£391,000£367,500
2020£417,500£282,500£432,500£368,500
2021£560,000£275,000£462,500£406,000
2022£590,000£270,000£485,000£425,000
2023£467,000£268,000£495,000£365,000
2024£650,000£255,000£456,000£400,000
2025£585,000£260,000£454,000£393,000
2026£680,000£250,000£452,500£403,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£414£398£404
2017£453£449£421£418
2018£618£427£410£409
2019£389£426£406£413
2020£576£429£432£408
2021£453£429£431£443
2022£456£440£483£468
2023£514£428£441£449
2024£470£394£445£460
2025£552£431£483£454
2026£580£391£434£445
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waddon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 4GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 4GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202616, Old School Place, Croydon, CR0 4GAFlatsLeasehold£267,500
13 Feb 202640, Old School Place, Croydon, CR0 4GAFlatsLeasehold£262,000
20 Mar 202659, Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£595,000
18 Mar 202681, Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
27 Nov 202573, Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the CR0 4GR postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 4GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Purley WayAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableThe Write TimeOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 4GR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 4GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMace Michael Store8 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 4DJWalking directions to Mace Michael Store
0.3 miBudgensStafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4REWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miMorrisons500 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miGlobal Food & Wine354-356 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NYWalking directions to Global Food & Wine
0.4 miWing Yip544 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4REWalking directions to Wing Yip

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 4GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellily Ponnuthurai

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rowenna Frances Davis

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sam James Gary Attwater

Waddon - 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
WardWaddonE05011487
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waddon SouthE02000221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 028AE01001167
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2026-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 4GR

Is CR0 4GR (Waddon South) safe?

The area around CR0 4GR records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4GR?

The median sale price around CR0 4GR in Waddon South is £320,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 4GR?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 4GR, including Harris Primary Academy Purley Way (Outstanding), The Write Time (Good) and The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 4GR?

The closest station to CR0 4GR is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 249 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 4GR?

CR0 4GR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,864 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 4GR (Waddon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 4GR is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ellily Ponnuthurai (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rowenna Frances Davis (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sam James Gary Attwater (Labour and Co-operative Party).