Postcode CR9 3LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Fairfield ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Central Croydon area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year. The nearest station is Wellesley Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Queen's Gardens.
Central Croydon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Central Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 255.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from CR9 3LQ.
Central Croydon near CR9 3LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wellesley Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Wellesley Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Wellesley Road |
| 0.2 mi | 5 | East Croydon | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to East Croydon |
| 0.3 mi | 5 | West Croydon | Overground, Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to West Croydon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 11, Point Central, 14B, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, Point Central, 14B, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2DU | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | The Courtyard, 14A, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EE | Other | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Groupama House, 28, Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR0 2NH | Other | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Melrose House, 42, Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR0 2NE | Other | Freehold | £5,000,000 |
In the CR9 3LQ postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR9 3LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 6/6a Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR0 2BX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | George Street Direct | 73 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD | Walking directions to George Street Direct |
| 0.3 mi | Northend News | 108 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UD | Walking directions to Northend News |
| 0.3 mi | QV Mini Mart | 11 Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD | Walking directions to QV Mini Mart |
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 3LQ, 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 3LQ records about 256 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CR9 3LQ in Central 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 3LQ, including St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good), St. Mary's Catholic Junior School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR9 3LQ is Wellesley Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 308 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
CR9 3LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,942 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 3LQ 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).