Croydon CR8 area guide
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Is Croydon CR8 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR8), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £589,009 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 20% above average
- B Schools75% 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
£589,009
Population
45,465
Recorded crime
272.5
Schools
15
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Croydon CR8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR8 is rated high. Around 10.1% of properties (1,610 of 15,996) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,218 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 CR8, 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 (115 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CR8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 210/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 17,235
Owned 74% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CR8.
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Croydon CR8: frequently asked questions
Is Croydon CR8 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR8), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £589,009 on average, there are 15 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Croydon CR8?
Recorded crime in Croydon CR8 runs at 272.5 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Croydon CR8 safe?
Crime in Croydon CR8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR8 runs at 272.5 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Croydon CR8?
Homes in Croydon CR8 sell for around £589,009 on average, based on 569 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Croydon CR8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR8 is rated high. Around 10.1% of properties (1,610 of 15,996) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,218 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Croydon CR8?
There are 15 schools in Croydon CR8 (6 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Croydon CR8 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Croydon CR8, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Croydon CR8 a deprived area?
Croydon CR8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).