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CR2 6EG

Brighton Road

South Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR2 6EG 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Croham has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from CR2 6EG.

Flood risk

High

Croham near CR2 6EG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6EG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 6EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHaling GroveMediumWalking directions to Haling Grove
0.5 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
11,228.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.47(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.11(-44%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(-13%)
Other theft
4.07(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.49(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
30.89%
Other White
45
14.33%
Other Asian
29
9.24%
African
26
8.28%
Caribbean
25
7.96%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
44.88%
No qualifications
39
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
45.65%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.19%
Owns outright
16
11.59%
Social rents from council
10
7.25%
Other social rented
8
5.8%
Total households: 138

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 6EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2025152A, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AEFlatsFreehold£235,000
30 May 2025169, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EHTerracedFreehold£428,000
16 Feb 20264, Newark Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HQTerracedFreehold£380,000
08 Aug 202518, Newark Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HQTerracedFreehold£510,000
09 Jan 202686, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ADTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the CR2 6EG postcode area, located within Croham, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWhitgift SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFamily Choice191 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EGWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miB K Mini Market261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to B K Mini Market
0.2 miBrockley Food & Wine273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to Brockley Food & Wine
0.2 miHolts275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to Holts
0.2 miJUSTin GREEN279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQWalking directions to JUSTin GREEN

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 6EG, 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)CrohamE02000222
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 029EE01001040
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 6EG

Is CR2 6EG (Croham) safe?

The area around CR2 6EG 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.

What is the average house price near CR2 6EG?

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

What schools are near CR2 6EG?

There are 20 schools close to CR2 6EG, including Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding), Purley Oaks Primary School (Good) and Whitgift School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 6EG?

The closest station to CR2 6EG is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 791 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6EG?

CR2 6EG 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).

Who represents CR2 6EG (Croham) in Parliament and on the local council?

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