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CR0 5PB

Park Hill & Whitgift

Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR0 5PB is located in a major urban area, within the Park Hill & Whitgift 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
332
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 332.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from CR0 5PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Croydon near CR0 5PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is East Croydon located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 5PB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

George Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to George Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 5PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPark Hill Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground
0.3 miQueen's GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,718.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
135.76(+337%)
Anti-social behaviour
118.73(+342%)
Drugs
38.32(+518%)
Public order
36.9(+446%)
Other theft
35.48(+210%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
29.31%
Other White
63
21.72%
African
37
12.76%
Indian
29
10%
Pakistani
16
5.52%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
56.76%
No qualifications
34
13.13%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.63%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
52.05%
Social rents from council
29
16.96%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.2%
Owns outright
16
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.09%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Park Hill & Whitgift

Median price£363,000
Price per sq ft£461
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £690K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £363,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Park Hill & Whitgift area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£1,137,500£487
Semi-Detached2£665,750£462
Terraced9£510,150£458
Flats28£281,750£448

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park Hill & Whitgift

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£990,000£316,750£648,500£523,500
2017£810,000£335,000£617,000£481,000
2018£810,000£310,000£585,000£457,000
2019£917,500£280,000£597,500£477,500
2020£929,250£290,000£640,000£462,500
2021£1,100,000£292,500£720,000£495,000
2022£950,000£330,000£725,000£505,000
2023£730,000£257,000£552,500£480,000
2024£850,000£269,250£530,000£505,000
2025£1,180,000£308,500£580,750£497,575
2026£1,039,000£272,000£720,000£569,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£462£501£451£441
2017£485£454£444£436
2018£496£444£468£460
2019£490£407£420£440
2020£480£437£399£427
2021£531£444£497£424
2022£516£483£488£477
2023£518£422£472£458
2024£498£420£492£480
2025£485£419£562£466
2026£607£465£461£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park Hill & Whitgift.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park Hill & Whitgift in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 5PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 5PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025Flat 14, Alden Court, 1, Fairfield Path, Croydon, CR0 5QNFlatsLeasehold£100,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 24, Latitude Apartments, 3, Fairfield Road, Croydon, CR0 5BRFlatsLeasehold£200,000
19 Mar 2026Flat 8, Latitude Apartments, 3, Fairfield Road, Croydon, CR0 5BRFlatsLeasehold£200,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 12, Latitude Apartments, 3, Fairfield Road, Croydon, CR0 5BRFlatsLeasehold£225,000
05 Sept 202559, Granville Close, Croydon, CR0 5PYFlatsLeasehold£295,000

Schools

In the CR0 5PB postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 5PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPark Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryPark Hill Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusCroydon CollegeFurther education

Inadequate

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 5PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 5PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local18 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miThe Kiosk50 Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NBWalking directions to The Kiosk
0.3 miGeorge Street Direct73 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LDWalking directions to George Street Direct
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalGeorge Street, Croydon, CR0 1PEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miBig Wharf34 St George's Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YJWalking directions to Big Wharf

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 5PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Robert Price

Park Hill & Whitgift - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CroydonE02006987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 046CE01034149
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 5PB

Is CR0 5PB (Central Croydon) safe?

The area around CR0 5PB 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 5PB?

The median sale price around CR0 5PB in Central Croydon is £363,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 5PB?

There are 20 schools close to CR0 5PB, including Park Hill Infant School (Outstanding), Park Hill Junior School (Outstanding) and Croydon College (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 5PB?

The closest station to CR0 5PB is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 453 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 5PB?

CR0 5PB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,615 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 5PB (Central Croydon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR0 5PB is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Robert Price (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.