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CR2 7LN

Sycamore Close

South Croydon

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Overview

Postcode CR2 7LN 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 0.2 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
2.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Croham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most 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

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 7LN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is South Croydon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 7LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

South Croydon

Southern

Walking directions to South Croydon
0.4 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
335
Population density
8,312.7 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
128
37.98%
Other White
71
21.07%
Indian
32
9.5%
African
23
6.82%
Caribbean
18
5.34%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
54.68%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.61%
No qualifications
22
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
50.32%
Owns with a mortgage
52
33.12%
Owns outright
18
11.46%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.55%
Social rents from council
2
1.27%
Total households: 157

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 7LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 7LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2026Flat 1, Clevedon Court, 12, Normanton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7JWFlatsLeasehold£220,000
25 Sept 2025Flat 11, Cranbrook Court, 35, Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7HBFlatsLeasehold£325,000
21 Feb 2025Flat 15, Cranbrook Court, 35, Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7HBFlatsLeasehold£345,000
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

Schools

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

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableElmhurst School LtdOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Haling ParkAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 7LN
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
0.5 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 7LN, 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 Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 7LN

Is CR2 7LN (Croham) safe?

The area around CR2 7LN 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 7LN?

The median sale price around CR2 7LN 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 7LN?

There are 20 schools close to CR2 7LN, 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 7LN?

The closest station to CR2 7LN is South Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 434 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 7LN?

CR2 7LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 7LN 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.