Postcode CR0 4LX 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 0.1 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.
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.
Waddon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 171 ft away from CR0 4LX.
Waddon South near CR0 4LX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | Waddon | Southern | Walking directions to Waddon |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wandle Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Waddon Marsh | Tramlink | Walking directions to Waddon Marsh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 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 4LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 6A, Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, CR0 4LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £438,100 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 18, Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, CR0 4LU | Terraced | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 41, Waddon Court Road, Croydon, CR0 4AP | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 17, Alton Road, Croydon, CR0 4LZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 14, Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4NL | Detached | Freehold | £860,000 |
In the CR0 4LX postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 4LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Global Food & Wine | 354-356 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NY | Walking directions to Global Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Mace Michael Store | 8 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 4DJ | Walking directions to Mace Michael Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 500 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Stafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4RE | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 330 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4XJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 4LX, 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 4LX 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.
The median sale price around CR0 4LX in Waddon South 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 4LX, including Harris Primary Academy Purley Way (Outstanding), The Write Time (Good) and The Minster Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 4LX is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 87 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 4LX 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 4LX 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).