Postcode CR2 7AW 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 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 £370,000 (around £449 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £269,750 and £440,000. The nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Croham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,302 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Croham has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 81 ft away from CR2 7AW.
Croham near CR2 7AW 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | South Croydon | Southern | Walking directions to South Croydon |
| 0.5 mi | 6 | Sanderstead | Southern | Walking directions to Sanderstead |
| 0.7 mi | 6 | Purley Oaks | Southern | Walking directions to Purley Oaks |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (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 | 19 | £740,000 | £461 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £477,500 | £449 |
| Terraced | 46 | £405,500 | £508 |
| Flats | 96 | £273,750 | £427 |
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 | £397,500 |
| 2026 | £750,000 | £277,750 | £542,750 | £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 | £513 |
| 2026 | £490 | £416 | £475 | £501 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 7AW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 236, Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL | Other | Freehold | £18,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat 3, 236, Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 135, Sussex Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DD | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 119, Sussex Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DD | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 141, Sussex Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DD | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the CR2 7AW postcode area, located within Croham, there are 9 primary and 2 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. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Purley Oaks Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2019. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 7AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 191 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EG | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.3 mi | B K Mini Market | 261 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to B K Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Vesco Express | 106 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PF | Walking directions to Vesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Brockley Food & Wine | 273 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Brockley Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Holts | 275 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EN | Walking directions to Holts |
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 7AW, 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 7AW records about 59 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.
The median sale price around CR2 7AW in South Croydon is £370,000 (about £449 per square foot) based on 191 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CR2 7AW, including St Peter's Primary School (Good), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding) and Purley Oaks Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CR2 7AW is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 771 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 7AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,302 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 7AW 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).