Postcode CR2 6DS is located in a major urban area, within the South Croydon ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Waddon South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.
Waddon South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,566 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 6DS.
Waddon South near CR2 6DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
| 0.6 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Purley Way Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields |
| 0.1 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 in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,785,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £717,500 |
| Flats | 96 | £275,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £568,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £392,250 |
10 year median price trend in South Croydon
In the CR2 6DS postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | B K Mini Market | 261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to B K Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Brockley Food & Wine | 273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Brockley Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.