CR0 (Croydon) has recorded a five-year compound annual price growth rate of 1.6%, alongside rental growth of 5.1%, suggesting a rental-yield focused market rather than capital appreciation. With a trajectory score of 49.8/100, placing it at the 48th percentile nationally, the district shows average performance characteristics. Population growth over five years has been modest at 0.6%, indicating limited demographic expansion. The area is classified as late-stage gentrification, reflecting established urban regeneration rather than emerging change. For investors, the divergence between subdued capital growth and stronger rental returns warrants consideration of investment objectives and risk tolerance.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Croydon · June 2026
139 planning applications submitted in CR0 over the last six months.
- Erection of a single storey rear extension projecting out 5 meters from the original rear wall with an overall maximum height of 3 metersJun 2026 · pending
- T1 Oak - 1.5m Crown Reduction. The tree exhibits signs of dieback within the upper canopy.(TPO No. 14, 1977) (TPO 14, 1977)Jun 2026 · pending
- T1 - Sweet Chestnut. Crown reduce by approximately 2m to previous pruning points. Remove epicormic growth on the stem to an approximate height of 5m above ground level. T2 - Holly. Crown reduce by 1m to control size and reduce encroachment to adjacent building. (TPO 19,1992)Jun 2026 · pending
Croydon (CR0) common questions
Is Croydon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Croydon (CR0) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 51% of districts nationally. The score is up 10.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Croydon safe?
Croydon has a safety score of 47/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Croydon?
The average property price in Croydon (CR0) is £510k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Croydon?
The median monthly rent in Croydon (CR0) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Croydon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Beckenham (BR3), Coulsdon (CR5), Bromley (BR2), Crawley (RH10), Bromley (BR1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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