Postcode CR0 4HJ 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 low crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.
Waddon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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 per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR0 4HJ.
Waddon South near CR0 4HJ 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Waddon | Southern | Walking directions to Waddon |
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £585,000 | £580 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £442,500 | £446 |
| Terraced | 35 | £393,000 | £462 |
| Flats | 67 | £250,000 | £403 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 4HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 112, Violet Lane, Croydon, CR0 4HJ | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 269, Violet Lane, Croydon, CR0 4HN | Flats | Leasehold | £242,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 265, Violet Lane, Croydon, CR0 4HN | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 11, Violet Gardens, Croydon, CR0 4HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Flat 7, Oaklands, 113, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NN | Flats | Leasehold | £172,500 |
In the CR0 4HJ postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 4HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wing Yip | 544 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4RE | Walking directions to Wing Yip |
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 4HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellily Ponnuthurai
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Rowenna Frances Davis
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam James Gary Attwater
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 4HJ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around CR0 4HJ in Waddon South is £320,000 (about £430 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 4HJ, including Aerodrome Primary Academy (Good), Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Giles School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 4HJ is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 1,019 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 4HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,846 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 4HJ 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).