Postcode CR0 4LF is located in a major urban area, within the Waddon 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 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 Wandle Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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 248 ft away from CR0 4LF.
Croydon Minster & Waddon North near CR0 4LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wandle Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wandle Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Church Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to Church Street |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Reeves Corner | Tramlink | Walking directions to Reeves Corner |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Wandle Park | Large | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| 0.5 mi | Waddon Ponds | Medium | Walking directions to Waddon Ponds |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £321,500 (about £435 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 | £494 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £442,500 | £444 |
| Terraced | 37 | £399,000 | £469 |
| Flats | 68 | £250,000 | £408 |
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 | — | £393 | £426 | £451 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 4LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | 36B, Waddon Road, Croydon, CR0 4LF | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 123, Waddon New Road, Croydon, CR0 4JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 6, Eland Road, Croydon, CR0 4LG | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 52, Eland Road, Croydon, CR0 4LG | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 52, Eland Road, Croydon, CR0 4LG | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 |
In the CR0 4LF 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 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wine Spot Food & Wine | 49a/51 Waddon Road, Croydon, CR0 4LH | Walking directions to Wine Spot Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Ask'A Delicatessen | 55 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XW | Walking directions to Ask'A Delicatessen |
| 0.3 mi | Weigh and Save | 92 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RD | Walking directions to Weigh and Save |
| 0.3 mi | Freshfields Market | 86-88 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RB | Walking directions to Freshfields Market |
| 0.3 mi | Papa Alfie's Convenience Store | 81 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | Walking directions to Papa Alfie's Convenience Store |
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 4LF, 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 4LF records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4LF in Croydon Minster & Waddon North is £321,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 4LF, including The Write Time (Good), The Minster Junior School and The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 4LF is Wandle Park in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 311 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 4LF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,194 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 4LF 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).