Postcode CR0 5BN is located in a major urban area, within the Addiscombe West area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Central Croydon area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year. The median sale price in Addiscombe West is £410,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £468,000. The nearest station is East Croydon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.
Central Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,580 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Central Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 332.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from CR0 5BN.
Central Croydon near CR0 5BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Croydon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | George Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to George Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Addiscombe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £767,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £551,000 | £483 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £475,000 | £438 |
| Terraced | 74 | £427,500 | £476 |
| Flats | 45 | £250,000 | £431 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £300,000 | £437,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | — | £354,025 | £425,000 | £399,998 |
| 2018 | £485,500 | £320,000 | £407,500 | £378,750 |
| 2019 | £662,500 | £268,500 | £402,500 | £396,000 |
| 2020 | £580,000 | £265,000 | £440,000 | £403,000 |
| 2021 | £677,500 | £265,000 | £425,000 | £413,860 |
| 2022 | £452,500 | £272,000 | £515,000 | £442,000 |
| 2023 | £552,500 | £270,000 | £465,000 | £430,250 |
| 2024 | £576,000 | £242,000 | £451,000 | £415,750 |
| 2025 | £683,000 | £245,000 | £450,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | — | £255,000 | £515,000 | £417,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £484 | £454 | £459 |
| 2017 | — | £542 | £451 | £468 |
| 2018 | £485 | £479 | £413 | £430 |
| 2019 | £506 | £446 | £411 | £434 |
| 2020 | £359 | £419 | £442 | £440 |
| 2021 | £351 | £459 | £450 | £455 |
| 2022 | £392 | £480 | £431 | £477 |
| 2023 | £435 | £455 | £479 | £481 |
| 2024 | £498 | £465 | £422 | £468 |
| 2025 | £418 | £451 | £459 | £476 |
| 2026 | — | £431 | £438 | £471 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 5BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 24, Latitude Apartments, 3, Fairfield Road, Croydon, CR0 5BR | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Latitude Apartments, 3, Fairfield Road, Croydon, CR0 5BR | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 12, Latitude Apartments, 3, Fairfield Road, Croydon, CR0 5BR | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Flat 21, Alden Court, 1, Fairfield Path, Croydon, CR0 5QN | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 14, Alden Court, 1, Fairfield Path, Croydon, CR0 5QN | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the CR0 5BN postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Park Hill Infant School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Park Hill Junior School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Harris Federation Post 16 | Sixth form centres | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR0 5BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 18 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XT | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | George Street Direct | 73 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD | Walking directions to George Street Direct |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Big Wharf | 34 St George's Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YJ | Walking directions to Big Wharf |
| 0.3 mi | The Kiosk | 50 Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NB | Walking directions to The Kiosk |
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 5BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Beall
Addiscombe West - Elected 7 May 2026
Patricia Hay-Justice
Addiscombe West - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Eamonn Fitzsimons
Addiscombe West - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 5BN records about 332 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 drugs.
The median sale price around CR0 5BN in Addiscombe West is £410,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 5BN, including Park Hill Infant School (Outstanding), Park Hill Junior School (Outstanding) and Harris Federation Post 16. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR0 5BN is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 343 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.
CR0 5BN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 5BN is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Nick Beall (Labour and Co-operative Party), Patricia Hay-Justice (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sean Eamonn Fitzsimons (Labour and Co-operative Party).