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CR2 6GG

South Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR2 6GG 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 South Croydon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Haling Grove.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 49 ft away from CR2 6GG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6GG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon
0.7 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.7 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 6GG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaling GroveMediumWalking directions to Haling Grove

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
2,802.7 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
112
38.1%
African
42
14.29%
Other White
30
10.2%
Caribbean
29
9.86%
Indian
18
6.12%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
54.7%
No qualifications
29
12.39%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
37.23%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.9%
Owns outright
17
12.41%
Other forms of private rent
15
10.95%
Shared ownership
11
8.03%
Total households: 137

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 6GG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Flat 6, Sener Court, 22, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NLFlatsLeasehold£310,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 1, Ross Court, 10, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NEFlatsLeasehold£215,000
29 Jul 202518A, Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NETerracedFreehold£750,000
14 Nov 202519, Vauxhall Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 6JRTerracedFreehold£419,000
19 Nov 2025Flat 1, 70, Avondale Road, South Croydon, CR2 6JAOtherFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the CR2 6GG postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6GG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWhitgift SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Giles SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRegina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6GG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Choice191 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EGWalking directions to Family Choice
0.3 miB K Mini Market261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to B K Mini Market
0.3 miBrockley Food & Wine273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to Brockley Food & Wine
0.3 miHolts275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ENWalking directions to Holts
0.3 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 6GG, 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 Introduced2023-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 6GG

Is CR2 6GG (Waddon South) safe?

The area around CR2 6GG 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 6GG?

The median sale price around CR2 6GG 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 6GG?

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

What is the nearest station to CR2 6GG?

The closest station to CR2 6GG is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 869 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6GG?

CR2 6GG 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 6GG (Waddon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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