Living in CR8, Croydon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CR8 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 CR8
162 recorded home sales on the streets around central CR8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £442,000 and a range from £90,000 to £1,170,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT B 55 BRIGHTON ROAD, CR8 2LR | flat-maisonette | £312,500 | 2026-06-11 |
| 52 SUNNYDENE ROAD, CR8 2DG | semi-detached | £460,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 27 AVELING CLOSE, CR8 4DX | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 59 PARTRIDGE KNOLL, CR8 1BT | terraced | £480,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 37 LANSDOWNE ROAD, CR8 2PD | terraced | £420,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 3 WILMOT ROAD, CR8 2HH | semi-detached | £495,000 | 2026-05-08 |
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
75 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Wilson's School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Beddington Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
42 state primary and 12 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Collingwood School, Croydon Metropolitan College, Cumnor House School, Cumnor House School, Elmhurst School Ltd, Laleham Lea School and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near CR8, 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 | 26.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
| Skilled trades | 6.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
Crime data isn't available for this area right now.
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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Croydon's figures.
Common questions about CR8
What is the average house price in CR8?
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 CR8?
Prices in Croydon are down 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CR8?
The median of 162 recorded sales around central CR8 in the last 2 years is £442,000, ranging from £90,000 to £1,170,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CR8?
75 schools sit within 3 miles of central CR8, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Is CR8 at risk of flooding?
Central CR8 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 CR8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £442,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CR8 or CR2, CR8 or CR5, CR8 or SM6.
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