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CR9 4DL area guide

Who lives in CR9 4DL, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Waddon South
Council: Croydon
Region: London
Neighbourhood population: 2,320 (2024)

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At a glance

What CR9 4DL is like

CR9 4DL is a postcode in the Waddon South neighbourhood of Croydon. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 2,320 people. 29.2% of households own their home, 15.9% rent privately and 51% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 10–14, and 53.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How CR9 4DL compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 41.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

8.5/ 10

Excellent — 3 stations within a mile, 30 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 16 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£68,301

Average a year, before tax — higher than 82% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A student area
11.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
02
Higher crime than mostLook closer
41.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
A lot of social housingLook closer
51% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
05
Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 30 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

CR9 4DL FAQs

Is CR9 4DL a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 41.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10 (excellent).

Is CR9 4DL safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 41.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around CR9 4DL, above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in CR9 4DL?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 10–14, at 10.4% of residents. 29.2% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (40.3%).

Which council covers CR9 4DL?

CR9 4DL is in Croydon.

CR9 4DL is in Croydon, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CR9 4DL?

Connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10.

There are 30 bus stops within 800m and 3 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 8.5 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Waddon Rail Station, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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