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CR2 6RD

Upland Road

South Croydon

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Detailed insights for CR2 6RD

Overview

Postcode CR2 6RD is located in a major urban area, within the South Croydon ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Croham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year. The nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Croham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Croham has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from CR2 6RD.

Flood risk

Medium

Croham near CR2 6RD has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 6RD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Lloyd Park

Tramlink

Walking directions to Lloyd Park
0.9 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
12,024.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
41.02(+311%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.36(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.71(+48%)
Other theft
14.32(+25%)
Vehicle crime
11.72(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
46.62%
African
43
14.53%
Other White
37
12.5%
Caribbean
18
6.08%
Indian
12
4.05%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
45.7%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.76%
No qualifications
25
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
29.03%
Owns outright
22
17.74%
Social rents from council
18
14.52%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

Property prices in South Croydon

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£443
Sales (last 12 months)189
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £450K

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £443 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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
Detached16£800,000£461
Semi-Detached33£535,000£456
Terraced47£408,500£512
Flats93£272,500£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£740,000£275,500£530,000£397,500
2026£625,000£285,000£570,000£411,500
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£435£433£513
2026£430£400£465£512
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 6RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 6RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Flat 6, Sandhurst House, 56, Upland Road, South Croydon, CR2 6REFlatsLeasehold£131,000
31 Mar 202534, Upland Road, South Croydon, CR2 6RETerracedFreehold£380,000
18 Nov 2025Cobblestone House, 37, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EBOtherFreehold£642,000
10 Oct 202541B, Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EBFlatsLeasehold£200,000
26 Nov 20253, Drovers Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PRTerracedFreehold£395,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 6RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableWhitgift SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableElmhurst School LtdOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 6RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 6RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVesco Express106 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PFWalking directions to Vesco Express
0.2 miSelect Supermarket15-17 Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7PBWalking directions to Select Supermarket
0.2 miNisa LocalSelsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PWWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miDobrogeaSelsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PWWalking directions to Dobrogea
0.2 miTesco Express1 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 6RD, 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)CrohamE02000222
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 029BE01001037
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 6RD

Is CR2 6RD (Croham) safe?

The area around CR2 6RD records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6RD?

The median sale price around CR2 6RD in Croham is £365,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 6RD?

There are 20 schools close to CR2 6RD, including Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding), Whitgift School and Elmhurst School Ltd. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 6RD?

The closest station to CR2 6RD is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 364 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 6RD?

CR2 6RD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,015 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 6RD (Croham) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.