Croydon CR7 area guide
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Is Croydon CR7 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR7), recorded crime is 224% above the national average, homes sell for around £376,970 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (8 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 224% above average
- B Schools73% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£376,970
Population
62,826
Recorded crime
737.3
Schools
18
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Croydon CR7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR7 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (250 of 19,917) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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 sold price in CR7, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (101 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CR7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 402/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 37%
- Households
- 22,432
Owned 50% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 29%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CR7.
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Croydon CR7: frequently asked questions
Is Croydon CR7 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR7), recorded crime is 224% above the national average, homes sell for around £376,970 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (8 of 11 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Croydon CR7?
Recorded crime in Croydon CR7 runs at 737.3 per 1,000 properties, 224% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Croydon CR7 safe?
Crime in Croydon CR7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR7 runs at 737.3 per 1,000 properties, 224% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Croydon CR7?
Homes in Croydon CR7 sell for around £376,970 on average, based on 440 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Croydon CR7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR7 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (250 of 19,917) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Croydon CR7?
There are 18 schools in Croydon CR7 (14 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Croydon CR7 any good?
Of the 11 Ofsted-rated schools in Croydon CR7, 8 (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Croydon CR7 a deprived area?
Croydon CR7 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).