Living in CR9, Croydon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CR9 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 CR9
5 recorded home sales on the streets around central CR9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £275,000 and a range from £237,650 to £432,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 SURREY STREET, CR0 1RJ | terraced | £432,000 | 2025-04-10 |
| FLAT 4 20 MINT WALK, CR0 1XS | flat-maisonette | £275,000 | 2025-03-28 |
| FLAT 7 16A CHURCH STREET, CR0 1FZ | flat-maisonette | £265,000 | 2024-12-29 |
| FLAT 1 20 MINT WALK, CR0 1XS | flat-maisonette | £237,650 | 2024-10-22 |
| FLAT 20 20 MINT WALK, CR0 1XS | flat-maisonette | £333,000 | 2024-10-17 |
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
118 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Beddington Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson's School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
68 state primary and 18 state secondary schools within range, plus 14 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
14 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Khair School, Al-Khair School Preparatory School, Al-Khair Secondary Girls, Aya College (Educational Provision), Croydon High School, Croydon Metropolitan College and others.
All 14 fee-paying schools near CR9, 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 | 25.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1303 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CR9 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Croydon's figures.
Common questions about CR9
What is the average house price in CR9?
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 CR9?
Prices in Croydon are down 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CR9?
The median of 5 recorded sales around central CR9 in the last 2 years is £275,000, ranging from £237,650 to £432,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CR9?
118 schools sit within 3 miles of central CR9, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CR9?
1303 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CR9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CR9 at risk of flooding?
Central CR9 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 CR9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £275,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1303 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CR9 safe?
1303 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CR9 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? CR9 or CR90, CR9 or CR0, CR9 or CR7.
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