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CR2 6DX

Columbine Avenue

South Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR2 6DX 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 average 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 Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The nearest station is Purley Oaks, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Purley Way Playing Fields.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Waddon South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,598 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

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

Social housing

36.5%

Approximately 36.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 6DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Waddon South near CR2 6DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Purley Oaks located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks
0.7 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.8 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 6DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPurley Way Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Purley Way Playing Fields
0.2 miHaling GroveMediumWalking directions to Haling Grove
0.5 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
3,693.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.63(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.41(-54%)
Drugs
9.49(+53%)
Vehicle crime
7.3(-22%)
Other theft
6.2(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
38.78%
African
40
12.82%
Other White
38
12.18%
Indian
19
6.09%
Caribbean
15
4.81%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
41.32%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.94%
No qualifications
32
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
32.43%
Owns outright
29
19.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
19.59%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18.24%
Shared ownership
7
4.73%
Total households: 148

Property prices in South Croydon

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£451
Sales (last 12 months)204
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £446K

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £451 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Croydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£790,000£485
Semi-Detached32£530,000£449
Terraced52£408,250£513
Flats102£278,000£416

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Croydon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Croydon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Croydon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Croydon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£437£433£513
2026£494£409£475£505
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Croydon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Croydon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2025Flat 3, 242, Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6FSFlatsLeasehold£225,000
12 Jun 2026211A, Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DFFlatsLeasehold£315,000
21 Mar 2025189, Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DFDetachedFreehold£575,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 8, 167, Pampisford Road, South Croydon, CR2 6LSFlatsLeasehold£340,000
20 Oct 2025Flat 6, Ferndale Court, 1, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DTFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the CR2 6DX postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRegina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableSt Giles SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy PurleyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier Convenience Store280 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AGWalking directions to Premier Convenience Store
0.4 miLondis278 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miB K Mini Market261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to B K Mini Market
0.4 miJUSTin GREEN279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQWalking directions to JUSTin GREEN
0.4 miBrockley Food & Wine273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to Brockley Food & Wine

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 CR2 6DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danielle Denton

South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Matthew Dormer

South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Michael Anthony Neal

South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardSouth CroydonE05011484
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waddon SouthE02000221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 028EE01001173
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 6DX

Is CR2 6DX (Waddon South) safe?

The area around CR2 6DX 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 CR2 6DX?

The median sale price around CR2 6DX in Waddon South is £370,000 (about £451 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 6DX?

There are 20 schools close to CR2 6DX, including Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (Good), St Giles School (Good) and Harris Academy Purley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 6DX?

The closest station to CR2 6DX is Purley Oaks in TfL zone 6, about 966 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6DX?

CR2 6DX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,598 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 6DX (Waddon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 6DX 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).