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CR2 6FQ

Waddon

Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR2 6FQ is located in a major urban area, within the Waddon ward 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 nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Waddon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Waddon South has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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 6FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Waddon South near CR2 6FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6FQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon
0.6 mi

5

Waddon

Southern

Walking directions to Waddon
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Church Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to Church Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 6FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDuppas Hill Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
471
Population density
2,828.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.58(+10%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.01(-7%)
Public order
8.53(+26%)
Other theft
6.83(-40%)
Drugs
5.69(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
45.36%
Indian
59
12.45%
Other White
45
9.49%
Other Asian
25
5.27%
African
24
5.06%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
38.14%
No qualifications
76
18.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
16.63%
Level 3 (A level)
48
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 409

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
33.12%
Owns outright
49
31.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
28.57%
Other social rented
5
3.25%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Waddon

Median price£321,500
Price per sq ft£435
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £434K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £321,500 (about £435 per square foot) in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waddon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£585,000£494
Semi-Detached30£442,500£444
Terraced37£399,000£469
Flats68£250,000£408

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waddon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£260,000£454,000£393,000
2026£680,000£250,000£452,500£403,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£483£454
2026£393£426£451
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waddon in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20258, Whitgift Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 6AYDetachedFreehold£960,000
12 Sept 20254, Park Court, Warham Road, South Croydon, CR2 6LJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
25 Jul 20257, Raglan Court, South Croydon, CR2 6NTDetachedFreehold£585,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 7, Oaklands, 113, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NNFlatsLeasehold£172,500
13 Feb 2026135, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NNDetachedFreehold£680,000

Schools

In the CR2 6FQ postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAerodrome Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableWhitgift SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHoward Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express1 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSouth End Supermarket91-93 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BGWalking directions to South End Supermarket
0.4 miBalmoral News75 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BFWalking directions to Balmoral News
0.4 miBridge General Stores70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AEWalking directions to Bridge General Stores
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food40-42 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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

Local councillors

Ellily Ponnuthurai

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rowenna Frances Davis

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sam James Gary Attwater

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardWaddonE05011487
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waddon SouthE02000221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 028CE01001171
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 6FQ

Is CR2 6FQ (Waddon South) safe?

The area around CR2 6FQ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR2 6FQ?

The median sale price around CR2 6FQ in Waddon South is £321,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 6FQ?

There are 20 schools close to CR2 6FQ, including Aerodrome Primary Academy (Good), Whitgift School and Howard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 6FQ?

The closest station to CR2 6FQ is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 851 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6FQ?

CR2 6FQ 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR2 6FQ 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).