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CR2 7JZ

Ward Close

South Croydon

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Detailed insights for CR2 7JZ

Overview

Postcode CR2 7JZ 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 0.3 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
12.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from CR2 7JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 7JZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
0.8 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
462
Population density
9,625.8 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
178
38.86%
Other White
92
20.09%
African
44
9.61%
Indian
41
8.95%
Caribbean
22
4.8%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
213
55.76%
Level 3 (A level)
52
13.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
11.26%
No qualifications
39
10.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.02%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
39.26%
Owns with a mortgage
73
30.17%
Owns outright
28
11.57%
Other social rented
26
10.74%
Other forms of private rent
9
3.72%
Total households: 242

Property prices in South Croydon

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£444
Sales (last 12 months)207
Typical range (middle 50%)£274K – £443K

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £444 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£479
Semi-Detached32£530,000£433
Terraced53£408,000£512
Flats104£275,500£414

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£435£433£513
2026£430£403£465£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 7JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 7JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Flat 12, 2, Ward Close, South Croydon, CR2 7JZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Mar 2026Flat 6, 25, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AEFlatsLeasehold£225,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 7, Oak Court, 15A, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AEFlatsLeasehold£117,500
14 Nov 2025Flat 6, 33, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AEFlatsLeasehold£340,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 7, 11, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AEFlatsLeasehold£343,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 7JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Peter's Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableElmhurst School LtdOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 7JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 7JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miVesco Express106 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PFWalking directions to Vesco Express
0.3 miSelect Supermarket15-17 Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7PBWalking directions to Select Supermarket
0.4 miNisa LocalSelsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PWWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miDobrogeaSelsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PWWalking directions to Dobrogea
0.4 miFamily Choice191 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EGWalking directions to Family Choice

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 7JZ, 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 Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 7JZ

Is CR2 7JZ (Croham) safe?

The area around CR2 7JZ 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 7JZ?

The median sale price around CR2 7JZ in Croham is £370,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 207 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 7JZ?

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

What is the nearest station to CR2 7JZ?

The closest station to CR2 7JZ is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 477 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 7JZ?

CR2 7JZ 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 7JZ (Croham) in Parliament and on the local council?

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