Postcode sector · CR0 1

Is Waddon a good place to live?

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In Waddon (CR0 1), recorded crime is 257% above the national average, homes sell for around £556,798 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 257% above average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£556,798
from 167 sales
Population
21,266
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
955.0
per 1,000 · +257% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
74%
gigabit-ready · 87% superfast
Flood risk
High
19.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Waddon CR0 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Waddon CR0 1 is rated high. Around 19.7% of properties (1,966 of 9,965) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,501 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in CR0 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (25 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in CR0 1 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 236/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 33
One-person households: 40%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 9,658

Owned 27% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 49%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CR0 1.

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Waddon CR0 1: frequently asked questions

Is Waddon CR0 1 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Waddon CR0 1?

Recorded crime in Waddon CR0 1 runs at 955.0 per 1,000 properties, 257% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Waddon CR0 1 safe?

Crime in Waddon CR0 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Waddon CR0 1 runs at 955.0 per 1,000 properties, 257% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Waddon CR0 1?

Homes in Waddon CR0 1 sell for around £556,798 on average, based on 167 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Waddon CR0 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Waddon CR0 1 is rated high. Around 19.7% of properties (1,966 of 9,965) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,501 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Waddon CR0 1?

There are 7 schools in Waddon CR0 1 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Waddon CR0 1 a deprived area?

Waddon CR0 1 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).