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CR0 7TG

Mardell Road

Shirley North

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Overview

Postcode CR0 7TG 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 average crime levels, with around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 Arena, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

South Norwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

South Norwood Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.3%

Approximately 42.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Norwood Park is £67,022 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from CR0 7TG.

Flood risk

No risk

South Norwood Park near CR0 7TG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for CR0 7TG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena
0.5 mi

4

Elmers End

Southeastern, Tramlink

Walking directions to Elmers End
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Woodside

Tramlink

Walking directions to Woodside

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR0 7TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Norwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Country Park
0.5 miAshburton Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ashburton Playing Fields
0.2 miElmers End Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Elmers End Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
4,882.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.61(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.93(+4%)
Vehicle crime
8.38(-11%)
Public order
6.7(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
26.27%
Caribbean
56
15.01%
African
49
13.14%
Bangladeshi
27
7.24%
Other White
27
7.24%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
36.29%
No qualifications
46
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
36
32.43%
Owns outright
17
15.32%
Other social rented
10
9.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.21%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Shirley North

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£488
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £555K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shirley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£560,000£539
Semi-Detached52£521,500£493
Terraced50£431,500£485
Flats38£330,000£460

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shirley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shirley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shirley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shirley North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 7TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 7TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202619, Mardell Road, Croydon, CR0 7TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
23 Apr 2026279, The Glade, Croydon, CR0 7UQTerracedFreehold£450,000
14 Apr 202611, Chaffinch Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7SFDetachedFreehold£526,000
12 Feb 20267, Chaffinch Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7SFDetachedFreehold£590,000
26 Nov 202515, Chaffinch Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7SFDetachedFreehold£530,000

Schools

In the CR0 7TG postcode area, located within South Norwood Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR0 7TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMonks Orchard Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMarian Vian Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryOasis Academy ArenaAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 7TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR0 7TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTescoCroydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AAWalking directions to Tesco

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 7TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Johnson

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Richard Rishi Chatterjee

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sue Bennett

Shirley North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Natasha Irons

Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon EastE14001186
WardShirley NorthE05011482
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Norwood ParkE02006788
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 045EE01032569
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR0 7TG

Is CR0 7TG (South Norwood Park) safe?

The area around CR0 7TG records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near CR0 7TG?

The median sale price around CR0 7TG in South Norwood Park is £450,000 (about £488 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR0 7TG?

There are 13 schools close to CR0 7TG, including Monks Orchard Primary School (Good), Marian Vian Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR0 7TG?

The closest station to CR0 7TG is Arena in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 497 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around CR0 7TG?

CR0 7TG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR0 7TG (South Norwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 7TG 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).