Bedwell Close London, Croydon
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR0), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20503199.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- 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 C; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Selhurst, about 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heavers Meadow, is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selhurst Medical Centre, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 237 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2014 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 C (51% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land East Of 22-32, Northbrook Road: up to 11 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- 226a ,Whitehorse Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Henderson Works, Henderson Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 22 Holmesdale Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 22 Holmesdale Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 226, Whitehorse Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 226, Whitehorse Road: up to 38 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 18-19 Nursery Road And Land To R/O 18-19, Nursery Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 2GR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 2QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 48 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 2GR | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| CR0 2QL | 98% | 98% | 98% | 2% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selhurst 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Thornton Heath 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Norwood Junction 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | West Croydon Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Wellesley Road Tram Stop | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pawsons Road Selhurst | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Boston court Parking | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.3 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selhurst Medical Centre | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selhurst Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornton Heath Health Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Croydon University Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heavers Meadow 3.3 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,160 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Pollards Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Whitgift Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winners Chapel International Croydon CR0 2HQ | Distributors/Transporters | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Pawsons Arms CR0 2QA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2010 |
| Original Adwoa's Kitchen CR0 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Metro's Fried Chicken CR0 2LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Kofi Grocery / Agatha's Faith CR0 2LE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 30 May 2023 |
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway CR0 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Pawsons News Food & Wine CR0 2HR | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Asafo Takeaway CR0 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Shayka's Creams & Cakes CR0 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2025 |
| Rams Chicken CR0 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitehorse Stores CR0 2LF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Brasileiro CR0 2LF | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Nov 2025 |
| OTJ Delivery CR0 2LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Juici Jerk Express CR0 2HN | Mobile caterer | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Holly Lodge Children's Home SE25 5PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ely Road (49); On or near Marion Road (33); On or near Bell Foundry Close (28); On or near Broadway Avenue (28); On or near Henderson Road (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 29% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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 | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Rams Chicken (takeaway/sandwich shop, CR0 2HR) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Northbrook Road · Whitehorse Road · Mayo Road · Broadway Avenue · Palmerston Road · Sandringham Road · Eileen Road · Holmesdale Road · Pitt Road · Henderson Road · Ely Road · Bensham Manor Road
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.