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CR2

SOUTH CROYDON

Greater London, London, England

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CR2 is the postcode district for SOUTH CROYDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £510,267
1yr change ▲ 6.1%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£510,267

▲ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

78% above national avg

Crime Rate

28.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

65% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in CR2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CR2 is £510,267, which is 61% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in CR2 cost 77.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CR2 have risen 6.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £795,382 357
Semi-detached £557,946 540
Terraced £436,780 349
Flat £289,528 706
All types £510,267 2048

5-Year Price History

£487K £498K £509K £519K £530K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CR2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CR2 has a crime rate well 65% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
9.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CR2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CR2 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Purley Oaks Primary School Primary Good mi
Gresham Primary School Primary Good mi
Greenvale Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Cumnor House School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

409,342

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CR2 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CR2 is collected by Croydon. The Band D rate is £2,240/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CR2 — SOUTH CROYDON

Area Summary

CR2 (SOUTH CROYDON) offers above-average property prices (£510,267, 78% above national average), low crime (65% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CR2 SOUTH CROYDON

What is the average house price in CR2 SOUTH CROYDON?
The average house price in CR2 (SOUTH CROYDON) is £510,267, based on 2048 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 78% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.1% over the past year.
Is CR2 SOUTH CROYDON a safe area to live?
Crime in CR2 is significantly below the national average (28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CR2 SOUTH CROYDON?
The population of CR2 (SOUTH CROYDON) is approximately 409,342 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CR2?
The average broadband download speed in CR2 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CR2 SOUTH CROYDON?
There are 21 schools in or near CR2. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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