Postcode CR2 6BX is located in a major urban area, within the South Croydon ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Croham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year. The nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.
Croham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Croham has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from CR2 6BX.
Croham near CR2 6BX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haling Grove | Medium | Walking directions to Haling Grove |
| 0.4 mi | South Croydon Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground |
Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £444 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £790,000 | £479 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £530,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 53 | £408,000 | £512 |
| Flats | 104 | £275,500 | £414 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £830,000 | £270,000 | £420,000 | £357,500 |
| 2017 | £777,000 | £285,000 | £440,000 | £365,500 |
| 2018 | £710,000 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £770,000 | £281,000 | £503,250 | £356,500 |
| 2020 | £682,500 | £295,000 | £474,750 | £364,500 |
| 2021 | £855,250 | £300,000 | £460,000 | £375,000 |
| 2022 | £900,000 | £300,000 | £480,000 | £400,000 |
| 2023 | £812,500 | £280,000 | £453,800 | £409,000 |
| 2024 | £832,500 | £272,000 | £433,789 | £392,500 |
| 2025 | £730,000 | £276,000 | £530,000 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £750,000 | £285,000 | £567,750 | £403,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £452 | £420 | £478 |
| 2017 | £438 | £465 | £418 | £462 |
| 2018 | £449 | £465 | £465 | £463 |
| 2019 | £418 | £475 | £436 | £466 |
| 2020 | £440 | £492 | £447 | £458 |
| 2021 | £461 | £459 | £459 | £478 |
| 2022 | £511 | £474 | £468 | £498 |
| 2023 | £490 | £449 | £509 | £481 |
| 2024 | £483 | £445 | £471 | £470 |
| 2025 | £479 | £435 | £433 | £513 |
| 2026 | £430 | £403 | £465 | £505 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | 152A, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AE | Flats | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 3, Mansfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HP | Terraced | Freehold | £408,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 43, Mansfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HP | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 4, Newark Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 18, Newark Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 |
In the CR2 6BX postcode area, located within Croham, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Family Choice | 191 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EG | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.1 mi | B K Mini Market | 261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to B K Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Brockley Food & Wine | 273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Brockley Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
| 0.2 mi | JUSTin GREEN | 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ | Walking directions to JUSTin GREEN |
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 CR2 6BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danielle Denton
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Dormer
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Anthony Neal
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 6BX records about 59 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 CR2 6BX in Croham is £370,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 207 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR2 6BX, including Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding), Purley Oaks Primary School (Good) and Whitgift School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 6BX is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 822 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6BX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 6BX is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danielle Denton (Conservative and Unionist Party), Matthew Dormer (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Michael Anthony Neal (Conservative and Unionist Party).