Postcode CR0 6BW is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Woodside & Ashburton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodside & Ashburton is £68,833 per year. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Woodside & Ashburton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Woodside & Ashburton has an average crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodside & Ashburton is £68,833 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from CR0 6BW.
Woodside & Ashburton near CR0 6BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Blackhorse Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Woodside Green | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Green |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £559,000 | £583 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £485,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 104 | £465,650 | £518 |
| Flats | 50 | £288,500 | £452 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £390,000 | £382,500 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £423,000 | £394,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £421,750 | £399,000 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £415,000 | £383,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £441,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | £273,000 | £487,500 | £415,000 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £437,000 | £472,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £436,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | £288,000 | £476,500 | £439,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £485,000 | £472,500 |
| 2026 | £298,500 | £450,000 | £460,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £479 | £437 | £427 |
| 2017 | £472 | £431 | £436 |
| 2018 | £488 | £451 | £436 |
| 2019 | £446 | £424 | £418 |
| 2020 | £476 | £421 | £454 |
| 2021 | £450 | £453 | £473 |
| 2022 | £473 | £484 | £516 |
| 2023 | £488 | £459 | £513 |
| 2024 | £465 | £430 | £500 |
| 2025 | £473 | £505 | £510 |
| 2026 | £459 | £533 | £522 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 6BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 15, Towpath Way, Croydon, CR0 6BW | Terraced | Freehold | £366,692 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 542, Davidson Road, Croydon, CR0 6DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 82, Watson Place, London, SE25 5FA | Flats | Leasehold | £337,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 499, Davidson Road, Croydon, CR0 6DT | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 9, Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £309,750 |
In the CR0 6BW postcode area, located within Woodside & Ashburton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 4 Towpath Way, Croydon, CR0 6BX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, London, SE25 5HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Welcome Newhurst | Selhurst New Road, Croydon, SE25 5PT | Walking directions to Welcome Newhurst |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Foster
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Brigitte Graham
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Laura Bradnam
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 6BW records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6BW in Woodside & Ashburton is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR0 6BW, including Heavers Farm Primary School (Good), Crosfield Nursery School (Good) and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 6BW is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 683 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
CR0 6BW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,278 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 6BW is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amy Foster (Labour Party), Brigitte Graham (Labour Party) and Laura Bradnam (Green Party).