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Croydon CR2 6 area guide

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Is Croydon CR2 6 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR2 6), recorded crime is 117% above the national average, homes sell for around £353,055 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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.

Flood risk in Croydon CR2 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR2 6 is rated high. Around 19.2% of properties (1,191 of 6,199) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 943 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)

1995: £65,248 (196 sales)1996: £73,394 (250 sales)1997: £72,400 (332 sales)1998: £78,957 (279 sales)1999: £95,884 (315 sales)2000: £118,619 (332 sales)2001: £122,239 (355 sales)2002: £162,099 (399 sales)2003: £182,400 (348 sales)2004: £198,867 (331 sales)2005: £206,438 (276 sales)2006: £219,347 (393 sales)2007: £225,902 (328 sales)2008: £225,318 (187 sales)2009: £198,538 (142 sales)2010: £219,031 (164 sales)2011: £216,486 (175 sales)2012: £236,171 (141 sales)2013: £235,398 (239 sales)2014: £259,885 (294 sales)2015: £303,023 (250 sales)2016: £378,073 (253 sales)2017: £375,062 (205 sales)2018: £368,280 (216 sales)2019: £366,008 (195 sales)2020: £361,953 (192 sales)2021: £482,452 (292 sales)2022: £401,765 (250 sales)2023: £390,996 (167 sales)2024: £353,055 (190 sales)2025: £428,629 (226 sales)2026: £389,000 (47 sales) 2026: £389,000 (47 sales) — part year so far £482,452 £65,248 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CR2 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 5 crimesJul 24: 2 crimesAug 24: 99 crimesSep 24: 113 crimesOct 24: 111 crimesNov 24: 105 crimesDec 24: 115 crimesJan 25: 108 crimesFeb 25: 96 crimesMar 25: 116 crimesApr 25: 107 crimesMay 25: 111 crimesJun 25: 121 crimesJul 25: 132 crimesAug 25: 133 crimesSep 25: 113 crimesOct 25: 126 crimesNov 25: 92 crimesDec 25: 115 crimesJan 26: 95 crimesFeb 26: 114 crimesMar 26: 142 crimesApr 26: 131 crimes Apr 26: 131 crimes 142 2 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CR2 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 104/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
36
One-person households
32%
Households with children
34%
Households
8,876

Owned 50% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CR2 6.

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Croydon CR2 6: frequently asked questions

Is Croydon CR2 6 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR2 6), recorded crime is 117% above the national average, homes sell for around £353,055 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Croydon CR2 6?

Recorded crime in Croydon CR2 6 runs at 579.6 per 1,000 properties, 117% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Croydon CR2 6 safe?

Crime in Croydon CR2 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR2 6 runs at 579.6 per 1,000 properties, 117% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Croydon CR2 6?

Homes in Croydon CR2 6 sell for around £353,055 on average, based on 190 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Croydon CR2 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR2 6 is rated high. Around 19.2% of properties (1,191 of 6,199) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 943 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Croydon CR2 6?

There are 6 schools in Croydon CR2 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Croydon CR2 6 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Croydon CR2 6, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Croydon CR2 6 a deprived area?

Croydon CR2 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).