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CR0 4QL

Cherryhill Gardens

Waddon

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Overview

Postcode CR0 4QL 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 13 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
7.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 206 ft away from CR0 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Waddon South near CR0 4QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Waddon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 4QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Waddon

Southern

Walking directions to Waddon
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Wandle Park

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wandle Park
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Waddon Marsh

Tramlink

Walking directions to Waddon Marsh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 4QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDuppas Hill Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground
0.3 miWaddon PondsMediumWalking directions to Waddon Ponds

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
4,330.8 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
177
44.36%
Indian
47
11.78%
Caribbean
42
10.53%
Other Asian
41
10.28%
African
35
8.77%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
36.42%
Level 3 (A level)
60
17.91%
No qualifications
50
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
46.32%
Owns outright
51
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.82%
Social rents from council
5
3.68%
Other social rented
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Waddon

Median price£321,500
Price per sq ft£435
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £434K

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.

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£494
Semi-Detached30£442,500£444
Terraced37£399,000£469
Flats68£250,000£408

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£393£426£451
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 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202534, Cherry Hill Gardens, Croydon, CR0 4QLTerracedFreehold£550,000
07 Oct 202522, Croydon Road, Croydon, CR0 4PATerracedFreehold£595,000
01 Oct 202521, Court Drive, Croydon, CR0 4QASemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
01 May 20267, Bedlow Way, Croydon, CR0 4QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
10 Nov 202510, Bedlow Way, Croydon, CR0 4QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the CR0 4QL postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableThe Link SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHigh View Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 4QL

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

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 4QL, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 4QL

Is CR0 4QL (Waddon South) safe?

The area around CR0 4QL 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 4QL?

The median sale price around CR0 4QL in Waddon South is £321,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 4QL?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 4QL, including Harris Primary Academy Purley Way (Outstanding), The Link School (Outstanding) and High View Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 4QL?

The closest station to CR0 4QL is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 328 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 4QL?

CR0 4QL 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 4QL (Waddon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR0 4QL 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).