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Croydon CR0 5 area guide

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Is Croydon CR0 5 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR0 5), recorded crime is 79% below the national average, homes sell for around £502,069 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£502,069
from 208 sales
Population
23,374
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
56.9
per 1,000 · -79% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
61%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Croydon CR0 5

Croydon CR0 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,919 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 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 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 16/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 9,484

Owned 63% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CR0 5.

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Croydon CR0 5: frequently asked questions

Is Croydon CR0 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Croydon CR0 5?

Recorded crime in Croydon CR0 5 runs at 56.9 per 1,000 properties, 79% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Croydon CR0 5 safe?

Crime in Croydon CR0 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR0 5 runs at 56.9 per 1,000 properties, 79% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Croydon CR0 5?

Homes in Croydon CR0 5 sell for around £502,069 on average, based on 208 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Croydon CR0 5 at risk of flooding?

Croydon CR0 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,919 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Croydon CR0 5?

There are 6 schools in Croydon CR0 5 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Croydon CR0 5 a deprived area?

Croydon CR0 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).