Postcode CR0 7AY is located in a major urban area, within the Shirley North ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South Norwood Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Norwood Park is £67,022 per year. The nearest station is Woodside, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashburton Playing Fields.
South Norwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Norwood Park is £67,022 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from CR0 7AY.
South Norwood Park near CR0 7AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodside located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Woodside | Tramlink | Walking directions to Woodside |
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Arena | Tramlink | Walking directions to Arena |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Blackhorse Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashburton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Ashburton Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Ashburton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashburton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Woodside Green | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Green |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £488 per square foot) in Shirley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,639 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £560,000 | £539 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £521,500 | £493 |
| Terraced | 50 | £431,500 | £485 |
| Flats | 38 | £330,000 | £460 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £525,000 | £305,000 | £462,000 | £391,375 |
| 2017 | £573,750 | £305,750 | £450,000 | £395,000 |
| 2018 | £520,000 | £330,000 | £478,750 | £380,000 |
| 2019 | £520,000 | £325,000 | £452,500 | £403,750 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £314,500 | £456,000 | £405,000 |
| 2021 | £575,000 | £325,000 | £515,000 | £432,500 |
| 2022 | £650,000 | £348,500 | £540,000 | £490,500 |
| 2023 | £625,000 | £320,000 | £540,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | £529,930 | £325,000 | £472,000 | £450,000 |
| 2025 | £530,000 | £332,500 | £547,500 | £430,250 |
| 2026 | £576,000 | £330,000 | £527,500 | £435,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £367 | £408 | £438 | £407 |
| 2017 | £458 | £413 | £435 | £432 |
| 2018 | £428 | £441 | £412 | £438 |
| 2019 | £442 | £432 | £414 | £425 |
| 2020 | £482 | £430 | £420 | £420 |
| 2021 | £524 | £448 | £455 | £471 |
| 2022 | £514 | £477 | £502 | £469 |
| 2023 | £522 | £472 | £486 | £485 |
| 2024 | £494 | £451 | £474 | £462 |
| 2025 | £530 | £471 | £486 | £465 |
| 2026 | £534 | £457 | £482 | £496 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 7AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 12, Estcourt Road, London, SE25 4SD | Terraced | Freehold | £578,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 16, Ritchie Road, Croydon, CR0 7AU | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 56, Ritchie Road, Croydon, CR0 7AU | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 34, Ritchie Road, Croydon, CR0 7AU | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 17, Estcourt Road, London, SE25 4SE | Terraced | Freehold | £468,000 |
In the CR0 7AY postcode area, located within South Norwood Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 7AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, London, SE25 5HQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 23-41 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 7ER | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Select Food & Wine | 186 Bingham Road, Croydon, CR0 7EH | Walking directions to Select Food & Wine |
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 7AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Johnson
Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Rishi Chatterjee
Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Bennett
Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR0 7AY records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7AY in South Norwood Park is £450,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CR0 7AY, including Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement), St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 7AY is Woodside in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 199 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 7AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,248 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 7AY is Natasha Irons (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), Richard Rishi Chatterjee (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Bennett (Conservative and Unionist Party).