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CR0 5QN

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Park Hill & Whitgift

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Overview

Postcode CR0 5QN 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
2.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

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

2.7%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from CR0 5QN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Croydon near CR0 5QN 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 5QN
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 5QN
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
226
Population density
25,730.3 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
69
29.87%
Indian
45
19.48%
Other White
31
13.42%
African
15
6.49%
Other Asian
12
5.19%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
61.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.32%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.85%
No qualifications
15
7.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.77%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
41.1%
Owns outright
45
30.82%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.81%
Other forms of private rent
11
7.53%
Social rents from council
2
1.37%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Park Hill & Whitgift

Median price£363,000
Price per sq ft£462
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £720K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £363,000 (about £462 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
Detached15£1,180,000£517
Semi-Detached2£665,750£462
Terraced12£497,575£476
Flats32£276,250£434

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£1,137,500£308,500£580,750£497,575
2026£1,039,000£270,000£720,000£463,500
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£494£419£562£466
2026£582£435£461£507
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 5QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 5QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2026Flat 21, Alden Court, 1, Fairfield Path, Croydon, CR0 5QNFlatsLeasehold£125,000
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

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 5QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusCroydon CollegeFurther education

Inadequate

0.2 miPrimaryPark Hill Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryPark Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 5QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local18 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miGeorge Street Direct73 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LDWalking directions to George Street Direct
0.3 miThe Kiosk50 Chichester Road, Croydon, CR0 5NBWalking directions to The Kiosk
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.

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 5QN, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 5QN

Is CR0 5QN (Central Croydon) safe?

The area around CR0 5QN 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 5QN?

The median sale price around CR0 5QN in Central Croydon is £363,000 (about £462 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 5QN?

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

What is the nearest station to CR0 5QN?

The closest station to CR0 5QN is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 413 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR0 5QN?

CR0 5QN 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR0 5QN 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).