Postcode CR9 1SH is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst South & West Croydon area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 308.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year. The nearest station is West Croydon, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wandle Park.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst South & West Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 308.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £61,999 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from CR9 1SH.
Selhurst South & West Croydon near CR9 1SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Croydon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Centrale | Tramlink | Walking directions to Centrale |
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wandle Park | Large | Walking directions to Wandle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queen's Gardens |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Fairfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £436 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £451,967 | £451 |
| Terraced | 18 | £380,000 | £463 |
| Flats | 73 | £254,000 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298,463 | £500,000 | £372,500 |
| 2017 | £322,000 | £401,250 | £358,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £360,000 | £372,500 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £380,000 | £390,000 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £727,500 | £345,000 |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £337,500 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £283,750 | £378,000 | £393,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £395,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £367,500 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £258,750 | — | £391,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £545 | £431 | £453 |
| 2017 | £594 | £480 | £452 |
| 2018 | £564 | £380 | £451 |
| 2019 | £534 | £375 | £425 |
| 2020 | £559 | £427 | £411 |
| 2021 | £494 | £461 | £468 |
| 2022 | £457 | £413 | £481 |
| 2023 | £465 | £447 | £449 |
| 2024 | £445 | £524 | £439 |
| 2025 | £433 | £480 | £450 |
| 2026 | £412 | — | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 1SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 56, Angel Heights, 3, Poplar Walk, Croydon, CR0 1LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £156,975 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, Pearson Building, 8, Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2YT | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 68, Pearson Building, 8, Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2YT | Flats | Leasehold | £437,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 69, Pearson Building, 8, Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2YT | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 58, Pearson Building, 8, Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2YT | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 |
In the CR9 1SH postcode area, located within Selhurst South & West Croydon, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR9 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Northend News | 108 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UD | Walking directions to Northend News |
| 0 mi | Richards | 149 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TN | Walking directions to Richards |
| 0.1 mi | Bulgaria Food | 102 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XX | Walking directions to Bulgaria Food |
| 0.1 mi | QV Mini Mart | 11 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD | Walking directions to QV Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Niazi Food and Wine | 3 Derby Road, Croydon, CR0 3SE | Walking directions to Niazi Food and Wine |
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 CR9 1SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Esther Sutton
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Ria Patel
Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR9 1SH records about 308 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR9 1SH in Selhurst South & West Croydon is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to CR9 1SH, including St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good), Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (Outstanding) and Al-Khair School Preparatory School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR9 1SH is West Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 139 m away, serving the Overground, Southern and Tramlink lines.
CR9 1SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,731 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR9 1SH is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Esther Sutton (Green Party), Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough (Green Party) and Ria Patel (Green Party).