Living in CR2, Croydon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CR2 in Croydon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Croydon: £394,736, down 1.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around CR2
118 recorded home sales on the streets around central CR2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £665,000 and a range from £144,000 to £3,225,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 ARUNDEL AVENUE, CR2 8BE | semi-detached | £650,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| FLAT 3 5 BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AE | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 14A MAYFIELD ROAD, CR2 0BE | flat-maisonette | £285,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 7 JORDAN CLOSE, CR2 0JW | detached | £690,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 6 DAYS ACRE, CR2 0ER | detached | £670,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 10 HURNFORD CLOSE, CR2 0AN | detached | £760,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
85 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
46 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 11 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
11 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Khair School, Al-Khair School Preparatory School, Al-Khair Secondary Girls, Croydon High School, Croydon Metropolitan College, Cumnor House School and others.
All 11 fee-paying schools near CR2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 6.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
134 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CR2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Croydon's figures.
Common questions about CR2
What is the average house price in CR2?
The average sold price in Croydon is £394,736 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CR2?
Prices in Croydon are down 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CR2?
The median of 118 recorded sales around central CR2 in the last 2 years is £665,000, ranging from £144,000 to £3,225,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CR2?
85 schools sit within 3 miles of central CR2, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CR2?
134 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CR2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CR2 at risk of flooding?
Central CR2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CR2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £665,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 134 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CR2 safe?
134 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CR2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CR2 or CR8, CR2 or CR0, CR2 or CR9.
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