Postcode CR0 5BS is located in a major urban area, within the Addiscombe West ward 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 nearest station is East Croydon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 0.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from CR0 5BS.
Central Croydon near CR0 5BS 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 | Lebanon Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Lebanon Road |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 165 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £465 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 | £450,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 88 | £437,500 | £478 |
| Flats | 51 | £250,000 | £435 |
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 | £475,000 | £422,000 |
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 | £449 | £459 | £476 |
| 2026 | — | £439 | £445 | £478 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 5BS.
| 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 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 59, Granville Close, Croydon, CR0 5PY | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 119, Granville Close, Croydon, CR0 5PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the CR0 5BS postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 5BS
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | The Kiosk | 50 Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NB | Walking directions to The Kiosk |
| 0.3 mi | Big Wharf | 34 St George's Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YJ | Walking directions to Big Wharf |
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 5BS, 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 5BS 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR0 5BS in Central Croydon is £415,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 5BS, including Croydon College (Inadequate), Park Hill Infant School (Outstanding) and Park Hill Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 5BS is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 320 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.
CR0 5BS 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 5BS 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).