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Croydon CR8 5 area guide

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Is Croydon CR8 5 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR8 5), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £561,346 on average, there are 2 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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 CR8 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR8 5 is rated high. Around 8.8% of properties (324 of 3,671) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 283 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: £120,218 (98 sales)1996: £106,887 (166 sales)1997: £133,704 (179 sales)1998: £140,131 (159 sales)1999: £157,245 (192 sales)2000: £196,667 (125 sales)2001: £179,749 (171 sales)2002: £224,862 (192 sales)2003: £244,240 (152 sales)2004: £271,592 (172 sales)2005: £301,962 (163 sales)2006: £340,056 (260 sales)2007: £361,646 (221 sales)2008: £384,551 (79 sales)2009: £355,564 (105 sales)2010: £368,691 (95 sales)2011: £358,508 (90 sales)2012: £335,291 (106 sales)2013: £347,606 (131 sales)2014: £386,264 (151 sales)2015: £442,853 (164 sales)2016: £452,358 (145 sales)2017: £531,956 (119 sales)2018: £523,831 (135 sales)2019: £566,442 (126 sales)2020: £522,840 (128 sales)2021: £541,610 (227 sales)2022: £602,821 (177 sales)2023: £529,039 (128 sales)2024: £561,346 (160 sales)2025: £556,322 (141 sales)2026: £585,262 (42 sales) 2026: £585,262 (42 sales) — part year so far £602,821 £106,887 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CR8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 27 crimesSep 24: 40 crimesOct 24: 54 crimesNov 24: 32 crimesDec 24: 23 crimesJan 25: 36 crimesFeb 25: 31 crimesMar 25: 27 crimesApr 25: 26 crimesMay 25: 35 crimesJun 25: 30 crimesJul 25: 54 crimesAug 25: 39 crimesSep 25: 29 crimesOct 25: 38 crimesNov 25: 30 crimesDec 25: 33 crimesJan 26: 39 crimesFeb 26: 37 crimesMar 26: 41 crimesApr 26: 45 crimes Apr 26: 45 crimes 54 23 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CR8 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
23%
Households with children
35%
Households
7,517

Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CR8 5.

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Croydon CR8 5: frequently asked questions

Is Croydon CR8 5 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR8 5), recorded crime is 11% below the national average, homes sell for around £561,346 on average, there are 2 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 one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Croydon CR8 5?

Recorded crime in Croydon CR8 5 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Croydon CR8 5 safe?

Crime in Croydon CR8 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR8 5 runs at 238.1 per 1,000 properties, 11% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Croydon CR8 5?

Homes in Croydon CR8 5 sell for around £561,346 on average, based on 160 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Croydon CR8 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Croydon CR8 5 is rated high. Around 8.8% of properties (324 of 3,671) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 283 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Croydon CR8 5?

There are 2 schools in Croydon CR8 5 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Croydon CR8 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Croydon CR8 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Croydon CR8 5 a deprived area?

Croydon CR8 5 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).