Ardingly Close London, Croydon
4 addresses across 1 postcode (CR0), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20502667.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 1999 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eden Park, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hartland Way Surgery, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 1999 | 6 CR0 5EZ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | 4 CR0 5EZ | Detached | £347,500 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Croydon in 2026-27: Band D £2,600 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,733 | £2,022 | £2,311 | £2,600 | £3,178 | £3,755 | £4,333 | £5,200 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (46% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- SHIRLEY VICARAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 59 Upper Shirley Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 59 Upper Shirley Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 1 Shirley Church Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Shirley Wyevale Garden Centre: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Shirley Wyevale Garden Centre: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- 104, Wickham Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Car park of The Sandrock Public House: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 17, Orchard Avenue: up to 8 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 87 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 5EZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eden Park 559,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| West Wickham 793,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| East Croydon 21 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Coombe Lane Tram Stop | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Addiscombe Tram Stop | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Gravel Hill Tram Stop | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shirley Windmill Upper Shirley | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morello Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 26.4 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartland Way Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wickham Road Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gentle Dental Care - Wickham Road | 370 m |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - New Addington Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 47 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 970 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shirley Church Recreation Ground 2.9 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 11 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Addington Palace, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pinewood | Wood | 360 m south-east |
| Foxes Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Temple Avenue Copse | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Millers Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Addington Vale | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Croydon: see them on the Croydon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–19 | 190 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 190 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Orchard Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Coombe Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley High School CR0 5EF | School/college/university | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Methodist Church Home For The Elderly CR0 5EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| St John The Evangelist Church CR0 5EE | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Coloma Convent Girls School CR9 5AS | School/college/university | 190 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Kinetic Foundation CR9 5AS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| MLH At St Johns Church Of England Primary School CR0 5EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Compass At St Johns C Of E Primary CR0 5EL | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Breakfast Club @ St Johns COfE Primary School CR0 5EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Coach House Cafe CR0 5EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2025 |
| Spaghetti Tree CR0 8BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Crown Inn CR0 8BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Abra Kebabra CR0 8BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 2 May 2025 |
| Morleys Fried Chicken CR0 8BF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2026 |
| The Surprise CR0 5HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Oaks Farm Receptions CR0 5HP | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ardingly Close (21); On or near The Glen (7); On or near Mill View Gardens (6); On or near Canon'S Walk (4); On or near Spring Park Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 66 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 51% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 52% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CR0 5EZ: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Spring Park Road · Canon's Walk · Barmouth Road · Mill View Gardens · The Glen · Nursery Close · Nursery Avenue · Spring Park Avenue · Tanglewood Close · The Vale · Oaks Lane · Postmill Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.