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.
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.
Waddon South has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 6FQ.
Waddon South near CR2 6FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £585,000 | £494 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £442,500 | £444 |
| Terraced | 37 | £399,000 | £469 |
| Flats | 68 | £250,000 | £408 |
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 | £260,000 | £454,000 | £393,000 |
| 2026 | £680,000 | £250,000 | £452,500 | £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 | £483 | £454 |
| 2026 | — | £393 | £426 | £451 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6FQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | 8, Whitgift Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 6AY | Detached | Freehold | £960,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 4, Park Court, Warham Road, South Croydon, CR2 6LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 7, Raglan Court, South Croydon, CR2 6NT | Detached | Freehold | £585,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Flat 7, Oaklands, 113, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NN | Flats | Leasehold | £172,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 135, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NN | Detached | Freehold | £680,000 |
In the CR2 6FQ postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | South End Supermarket | 91-93 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BG | Walking directions to South End Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Balmoral News | 75 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF | Walking directions to Balmoral News |
| 0.4 mi | Bridge General Stores | 70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AE | Walking directions to Bridge General Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 40-42 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 6FQ, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to CR2 6FQ is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 851 m away, serving the Southern line.
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).
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).