Postcode CR0 7TU 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.
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.
South Norwood Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from CR0 7TU.
South Norwood Park near CR0 7TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Arena located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Arena | Tramlink | Walking directions to Arena |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Elmers End | Southeastern, Tramlink | Walking directions to Elmers End |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Elmers End Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Elmers End Recreation Ground |
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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR0 7TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 213, Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7TF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,459 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 235, Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TY | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 246, Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TY | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 279, The Glade, Croydon, CR0 7UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 175, Longheath Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7TQ | Flats | Leasehold | £272,000 |
In the CR0 7TU postcode area, located within South Norwood Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR0 7TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RA | 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 7TU, 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 7TU 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.
The median sale price around CR0 7TU 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 15 schools close to CR0 7TU, including Monks Orchard Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement) and Marian Vian Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR0 7TU is Arena in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 427 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR0 7TU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering CR0 7TU 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).