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).
- C Safetycrime 11% below average
- 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
£561,346
Population
19,491
Recorded crime
238.1
Schools
2
Broadband
60%
Flood risk
High
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)
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
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).