Postcode CR2 7AL is located in a major urban area, within the South Croydon area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Croham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year. The median sale price in South Croydon is £372,500 (around £449 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,500 and £440,000. The nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Croham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,819 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Croham has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.6% 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.
The average income per household in Croham is £77,181 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 7AL.
Croham near CR2 7AL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Lloyd Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Lloyd Park |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £449 per square foot) in South Croydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £777,500 | £479 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £480,000 | £456 |
| Terraced | 52 | £413,500 | £500 |
| Flats | 104 | £275,750 | £432 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £735,000 | £275,500 | £530,000 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £805,000 | £282,500 | £567,750 | £420,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £476 | £439 | £433 | £511 |
| 2026 | £489 | £424 | £490 | £487 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 7AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 7B, Harewood Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AL | Terraced | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 2C, Harewood Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AL | Detached | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 6, 1, Harewood Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AL | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 7, Camrose Court, 3, Harewood Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AL | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 5, 1, Harewood Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AL | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the CR2 7AL postcode area, located within Croham, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Peter's Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Elmhurst School Ltd | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vesco Express | 106 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PF | Walking directions to Vesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Select Supermarket | 15-17 Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7PB | Walking directions to Select Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 191 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EG | Walking directions to Family Choice |
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 7AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danielle Denton
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Dormer
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Anthony Neal
South Croydon - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 7AL records about 63 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 other theft.
The median sale price around CR2 7AL in South Croydon is £372,500 (about £449 per square foot) based on 209 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to CR2 7AL, including St Peter's Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding) and Elmhurst School Ltd. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR2 7AL is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 657 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 7AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 7AL 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).