Postcode sector · CR9 5

Croydon CR9 5 area guide

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Is Croydon CR9 5 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR9 5), recorded crime is 3778% above the national average, homes sell for around £4,430,000 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 CR9 5

Croydon CR9 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~10 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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 (1995–2021)

1995: £125,000 (1 sale)2017: £7,530,000 (2 sales)2018: £29,800,000 (1 sale)2021: £4,430,000 (1 sale) 2021: £4,430,000 (1 sale) £29,800,000 £125,000 1995 2021

Annual average (mean) sold price in CR9 5, 1995–2021. Latest £4,430,000. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jul 24: 2 crimesAug 24: 57 crimesSep 24: 89 crimesOct 24: 96 crimesNov 24: 53 crimesDec 24: 63 crimesJan 25: 65 crimesFeb 25: 47 crimesMar 25: 72 crimesApr 25: 66 crimesMay 25: 69 crimesJun 25: 73 crimesJul 25: 69 crimesAug 25: 66 crimesSep 25: 68 crimesOct 25: 64 crimesNov 25: 79 crimesDec 25: 61 crimesJan 26: 64 crimesFeb 26: 55 crimesMar 26: 66 crimesApr 26: 83 crimes Apr 26: 83 crimes 96 2 Jul 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CR9 5 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 65/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
39
One-person households
30%
Households with children
27%
Households
2,713

Owned 52% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CR9 5.

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Croydon CR9 5: frequently asked questions

Is Croydon CR9 5 a good place to live?

In Croydon (CR9 5), recorded crime is 3778% above the national average, homes sell for around £4,430,000 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 CR9 5?

Recorded crime in Croydon CR9 5 runs at 10375.0 per 1,000 properties, 3778% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Croydon CR9 5 safe?

Crime in Croydon CR9 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR9 5 runs at 10375.0 per 1,000 properties, 3778% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Croydon CR9 5?

Homes in Croydon CR9 5 sell for around £4,430,000 on average (HM Land Registry).

Is Croydon CR9 5 at risk of flooding?

Croydon CR9 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~10 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Croydon CR9 5?

There are 2 schools in Croydon CR9 5 (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Croydon CR9 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Croydon CR9 5, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Croydon CR9 5 a deprived area?

Croydon CR9 5 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).