Postcode CR0 4RL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Roundshaw Downs.
Waddon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,736 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from CR0 4RL.
Waddon South near CR0 4RL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Waddon | Southern | Walking directions to Waddon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Roundshaw Downs | Large | Walking directions to Roundshaw Downs |
| 0.4 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Roundshaw Park Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Roundshaw Park Playing Fields |
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 |
In the CR0 4RL postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4RL, 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 4RL records about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4RL 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 4RL, including St Elphege's RC Junior School (Outstanding), St Elphege's RC Infants' School (Outstanding) and Wilson's School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 4RL is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 1,433 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR0 4RL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,736 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 4RL 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).