Postcode CR2 6LB 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 high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Duppas Hill Recreation Ground.
Waddon South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Waddon South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 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 6LB.
Waddon South near CR2 6LB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Duppas Hill Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Duppas Hill Recreation Ground |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £345,300 in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £585,000 |
| Flats | 69 | £260,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £457,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waddon
In the CR2 6LB 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 6LB
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Bridge General Stores | 70 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AE | Walking directions to Bridge General Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Balmoral News | 75 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF | Walking directions to Balmoral News |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.