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CR9 3NG

Barclay Road

Fairfield

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Overview

Postcode CR9 3NG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 332.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 East Croydon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Park Hill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
332
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Croydon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Croydon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 332.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Croydon is £74,533 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from CR9 3NG.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Croydon near CR9 3NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is East Croydon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR9 3NG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

East Croydon

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to East Croydon
0.2 mi

3,4,5,6

George Street

Tramlink

Walking directions to George Street
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Wellesley Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Wellesley Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR9 3NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPark Hill Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Park Hill Recreation Ground
0.2 miQueen's GardensSmallWalking directions to Queen's Gardens

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,718.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
135.76(+337%)
Anti-social behaviour
118.73(+342%)
Drugs
38.32(+518%)
Public order
36.9(+446%)
Other theft
35.48(+210%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
29.31%
Other White
63
21.72%
African
37
12.76%
Indian
29
10%
Pakistani
16
5.52%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
56.76%
No qualifications
34
13.13%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.63%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
52.05%
Social rents from council
29
16.96%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.2%
Owns outright
16
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.09%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Fairfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£424
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £350K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£530,000£436
Semi-Detached1£451,967£451
Terraced18£380,000£463
Flats73£254,000£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 3NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 3NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 92, Chatsworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1HBFlatsLeasehold£360,000
21 Mar 202578B, Chatsworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1HBFlatsLeasehold£290,000
18 Jun 2026Flat 5, 18, Barclay Road, Croydon, CR0 1JNFlatsLeasehold£260,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 4, 53, Friends Road, Croydon, CR0 1EDFlatsLeasehold£190,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 3, 52, Friends Road, Croydon, CR0 1EBOtherLeasehold£327,000

Schools

In the CR9 3NG postcode area, located within Central Croydon, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR9 3NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusCroydon CollegeFurther education

Inadequate

0.2 miNot applicableHarris Federation Post 16Sixth form centres

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBright Minds Creative AcademyOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR9 3NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR9 3NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalGeorge Street, Croydon, CR0 1PEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miGeorge Street Direct73 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LDWalking directions to George Street Direct
0.2 miBig Wharf34 St George's Walk, Croydon, CR0 1YJWalking directions to Big Wharf
0.2 miSainsbury's Local18 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 0XTWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express30-34 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PBWalking 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 CR9 3NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esther Sutton

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ria Patel

Fairfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardFairfieldE05011468
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CroydonE02006987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 046CE01034149
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR9 3NG

Is CR9 3NG (Central Croydon) safe?

The area around CR9 3NG records about 332 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.

What is the average house price near CR9 3NG?

The median sale price around CR9 3NG in Central Croydon is £275,000 (about £424 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR9 3NG?

There are 20 schools close to CR9 3NG, including Croydon College (Inadequate), Harris Federation Post 16 and Bright Minds Creative Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR9 3NG?

The closest station to CR9 3NG is East Croydon in TfL zone 5, about 367 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around CR9 3NG?

CR9 3NG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR9 3NG (Central Croydon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR9 3NG 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).