Area Guide – Croydon (CR)

Living in Croydon (CR)

Crime levels in Croydon (CR) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Croydon (CR)

Is Croydon (CR) a good place to live?

Croydon (CR) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Croydon (CR)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 9 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Croydon (CR)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (82 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 9 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Croydon College	16 plus	Not rated	0.2 mi
Krishna Avanti Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
The Minster Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
The Minster Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
St Andrew's CofE School	Secondary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Heathfield Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Selhurst Girls' High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Park Hill Infant School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Park Hill Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Howard Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Mary's Catholic Infant School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
St Mary's RC Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon	Secondary	Outstanding	0.6 mi
St Mary's Catholic High School	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
Ark Oval Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Oval Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Chestnut Park Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.8 mi
Tunstall Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Kingsley Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
The Aerodrome School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Duppas Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Aerodrome Primary Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park	Primary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Ark Blake Academy	Secondary	Good	1.0 mi
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way	Primary	Outstanding	1.0 mi
Waddon Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Harris Primary Academy Croydon	Primary	Outstanding	1.0 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 20 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
George Street Tram Stop	0.2 mi
Church Street Tram Stop	0.2 mi
Wellesley Road Tram Stop	0.3 mi
Centrale Tram Stop	0.3 mi
Reeves Corner Tram Stop	0.3 mi
East Croydon Tram Stop	0.4 mi
East Croydon Rail Station	0.4 mi
West Croydon Rail Station	0.4 mi
West Croydon Tram Stop	0.5 mi
Wandle Park Tram Stop	0.6 mi
South Croydon Rail Station	0.7 mi
Lebanon Road Tram Stop	0.7 mi
Waddon Rail Station	0.8 mi
Waddon Marsh Tram Stop	0.8 mi
Sandilands Tram Stop	1.0 mi
Lloyd Park Tram Stop	1.0 mi
Ampere Way Tram Stop	1.2 mi
Addiscombe Tram Stop	1.3 mi
Selhurst Rail Station	1.5 mi
Therapia Lane Tram Stop	1.5 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £415,000 across 1,634 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 56 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
CROYDON GP COLLABORATIVE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
IMPACT HOUSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CGL CROYDON SMS	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
GREENSIDE GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
COMMUNITY NURSE PRESCRIBERS	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
COMMUNITY SPECIALIST NURSE PRESCRIBERS	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
VIOLET LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
RAINBOW HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WHITEHORSE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MORLAND ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
GREENSIDE GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
HALING PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
STOVELL HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
STOVELL HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
NORTH CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
NORTH CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
NORTH CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CROYDON DIABETES INTEGRATED SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY SERV	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
LONDON ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
EVERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
LONDON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CROYDERM	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SELHURST MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
JAYARATNE S	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
NORTHWAY ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
VALLEY PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THORNTON ROAD & VALLEY PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE THORNTON ROAD	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
BRIGSTOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
BRIGSTOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
CROYDON ENT GPSI SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
COMMUNITAS CLINICS - SUSSEX DERMATOLOGY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
MAYDAY & THORNTON HEATH EXTENDED ACCESS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
NORTH EAST LONDON COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
COMMUNITAS CLINICS - BEXLEY COMM DERM	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
CATS - ENHANCED ENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
GREENWICH COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
CITY AND HACKNEY COMMUNITY ENT	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
TNW COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE - COMMUNITAS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SEL COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
COMMUNITAS CLINICS INTERMEDIATE ENT	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THORNTON HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ASHBURTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
BRIGSTOCK HOUSE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
SOUTH NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
SUTTON PRIMARY CARE NETWORKS CIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MANOR PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CROYDON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.2 mi
ST HELIER HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	3.6 mi
ST GEORGE'S HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	5.0 mi