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CR2 7BA

Croham Road

South Croydon

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Detailed insights for CR2 7BA

Overview

Postcode CR2 7BA 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 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 nearest station is South Croydon, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Croham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Croham has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 8 ft away from CR2 7BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Croham near CR2 7BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 7BA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Lloyd Park

Tramlink

Walking directions to Lloyd Park
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

George Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to George Street

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
11,125.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.12(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.24(-43%)
Other theft
9.46(-17%)
Vehicle crime
8.41(-10%)
Drugs
7.88(+27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
44.36%
Other White
36
14.01%
African
19
7.39%
Caribbean
19
7.39%
Indian
15
5.84%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
46.98%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.28%
No qualifications
30
13.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
34.38%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.81%
Owns outright
23
17.97%
Social rents from council
8
6.25%
Other social rented
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

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 7BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 7BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202528A, Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7BAFlatsLeasehold£286,000
26 Sept 20256, Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7BATerracedFreehold£457,500
06 Feb 2026Parking Space, 81, Muggeridge Close, South Croydon, CR2 7LBFlatsLeasehold£250,000
21 Nov 202535, Muggeridge Close, South Croydon, CR2 7LBFlatsLeasehold£210,000
20 Oct 202561, St Peters Street, South Croydon, CR2 7DGTerracedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the CR2 7BA postcode area, located within Croham, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 7BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableElmhurst School LtdOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 7BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 7BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 miVesco Express106 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PFWalking directions to Vesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express1 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7BA, 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 029CE01001038
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 7BA

Is CR2 7BA (Croham) safe?

The area around CR2 7BA 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR2 7BA?

The median sale price around CR2 7BA in Croham is £370,000 (about £451 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 7BA?

There are 20 schools close to CR2 7BA, including Elmhurst School Ltd, St Peter's Primary School (Good) and Harris Primary Academy Haling Park (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 7BA?

The closest station to CR2 7BA is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 107 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 7BA?

CR2 7BA 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).

Who represents CR2 7BA (Croham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 7BA 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).