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CR9 4DL

Princes Way

Waddon

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Overview

Postcode CR9 4DL is located in a major urban area, within the Waddon ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Waddon South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year. The nearest station is Waddon, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Roundshaw Park Playing Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Waddon South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,736 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Waddon South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waddon South is £68,301 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR9 4DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Waddon South near CR9 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Waddon located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR9 4DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

Waddon

Southern

Walking directions to Waddon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR9 4DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRoundshaw Park Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Roundshaw Park Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
759.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.15(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.09(+79%)
Vehicle crime
25.86(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.7(+210%)
Other theft
16.79(+47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
28.16%
Other White
57
13.83%
Caribbean
56
13.59%
African
43
10.44%
Other Asian
31
7.52%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
33.33%
No qualifications
68
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
23.57%
Other social rented
31
19.75%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.2%
Shared ownership
25
15.92%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Waddon

Median price£321,500
Price per sq ft£435
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £434K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £321,500 (about £435 per square foot) in Waddon area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waddon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£585,000£494
Semi-Detached30£442,500£444
Terraced37£399,000£469
Flats68£250,000£408

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waddon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,000£285,123£402,500£350,000
2017£491,250£270,000£452,500£355,000
2018£440,000£261,000£418,000£365,000
2019£632,500£256,500£391,000£367,500
2020£417,500£282,500£432,500£368,500
2021£560,000£275,000£462,500£406,000
2022£590,000£270,000£485,000£425,000
2023£467,000£268,000£495,000£365,000
2024£650,000£255,000£456,000£400,000
2025£585,000£260,000£454,000£393,000
2026£680,000£250,000£452,500£403,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£414£398£404
2017£453£449£421£418
2018£618£427£410£409
2019£389£426£406£413
2020£576£429£432£408
2021£453£429£431£443
2022£456£440£483£468
2023£514£428£441£449
2024£470£394£445£460
2025£552£431£483£454
2026£393£426£451
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 4DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR9 4DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20253B, Princes Way, Croydon, CR0 4RDOtherFreehold£8,100,000
02 Feb 2026Unit 15, Spitfire Business Park, 1, Hawker Road, Croydon, CR0 4WDOtherFreehold£650,000
25 Apr 2025Unit 2, Mariner Business Centre, 1, Kings Way, Croydon, CR0 4GEOtherFreehold£1,250,000
04 Jul 20258, Imperial Way, Croydon, CR0 4RROtherFreehold£5,280,000
13 Nov 202524, Highview Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8PQTerracedFreehold£645,000

Schools

In the CR9 4DL postcode area, located within Waddon South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR9 4DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWilson's SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy Purley WayAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Elphege's RC Infants' SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR9 4DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR9 4DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWing Yip544 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4REWalking directions to Wing Yip
0.3 miBudgensStafford Road, Croydon, CR0 4REWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miMorrisons500 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NZWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMace Michael Store8 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 4DJWalking directions to Mace Michael Store

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 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellily Ponnuthurai

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rowenna Frances Davis

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sam James Gary Attwater

Waddon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardWaddonE05011487
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Waddon SouthE02000221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 028DE01001172
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR9 4DL

Is CR9 4DL (Waddon South) safe?

The area around CR9 4DL records about 157 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR9 4DL?

The median sale price around CR9 4DL in Waddon South is £321,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR9 4DL?

There are 20 schools close to CR9 4DL, including Wilson's School (Outstanding), Harris Primary Academy Purley Way (Outstanding) and St Elphege's RC Infants' School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR9 4DL?

The closest station to CR9 4DL is Waddon in TfL zone 5, about 920 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR9 4DL?

CR9 4DL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,736 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR9 4DL (Waddon South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering CR9 4DL is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ellily Ponnuthurai (Labour and Co-operative Party), Rowenna Frances Davis (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sam James Gary Attwater (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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