Postcode CR2 6FL is located in a major urban area, within the Waddon area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Waddon South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The median sale price in Waddon is £314,000 (around £428 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £426,375. The nearest station is Waddon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.
Waddon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,554 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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 6FL.
Waddon South near CR2 6FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Waddon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Waddon | Southern | Walking directions to Waddon |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Church Street | Tramlink | Walking directions to Church Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £314,000 (about £428 per square foot) in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £680,000 | £580 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £454,000 | £459 |
| Terraced | 30 | £396,000 | £457 |
| Flats | 66 | £255,750 | £402 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £540,000 | £285,123 | £402,500 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | £491,250 | £270,000 | £452,500 | £355,000 |
| 2018 | £440,000 | £261,000 | £418,000 | £365,000 |
| 2019 | £632,500 | £256,500 | £391,000 | £367,500 |
| 2020 | £417,500 | £282,500 | £432,500 | £368,500 |
| 2021 | £560,000 | £275,000 | £462,500 | £406,000 |
| 2022 | £590,000 | £270,000 | £485,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £467,000 | £268,000 | £495,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £255,000 | £456,000 | £400,000 |
| 2025 | £585,000 | £259,000 | £454,000 | £393,000 |
| 2026 | £680,000 | £250,000 | £465,000 | £403,625 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447 | £414 | £398 | £404 |
| 2017 | £453 | £449 | £421 | £418 |
| 2018 | £618 | £427 | £410 | £409 |
| 2019 | £389 | £426 | £406 | £413 |
| 2020 | £576 | £429 | £432 | £408 |
| 2021 | £453 | £429 | £431 | £443 |
| 2022 | £456 | £440 | £483 | £468 |
| 2023 | £514 | £428 | £441 | £449 |
| 2024 | £470 | £394 | £445 | £460 |
| 2025 | £552 | £431 | £480 | £454 |
| 2026 | £580 | £391 | £441 | £441 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 7, Raglan Court, South Croydon, CR2 6NT | Detached | Freehold | £585,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 12, Croindene Court, 38, Bramley Hill, South Croydon, CR2 6NR | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 109, Violet Lane, Croydon, CR0 4HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 137, Violet Lane, Croydon, CR0 4HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £454,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 4, Hyrstdene, South Croydon, CR2 6JW | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 |
In the CR2 6FL postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Aerodrome Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Howard Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Krishna Avanti Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2019. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 6FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridge General Stores | 70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AE | Walking directions to Bridge General Stores |
| 0.4 mi | South End Supermarket | 91-93 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BG | Walking directions to South End Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 40-42 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Balmoral News | 75 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF | Walking directions to Balmoral News |
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 6FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellily Ponnuthurai
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Rowenna Frances Davis
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam James Gary Attwater
Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 6FL records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around CR2 6FL in Waddon is £314,000 (about £428 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR2 6FL, including Aerodrome Primary Academy (Good), Howard Primary School (Good) and Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR2 6FL is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 859 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 6FL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,554 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR2 6FL is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ellily Ponnuthurai (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rowenna Frances Davis (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sam James Gary Attwater (Labour and Co-operative Party).