Copper Close London, Croydon
16 addresses across 1 postcode (SE19), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20500031.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £305,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 280 m away, and Crystal Palace Park (59 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upper Norwood Group Practice, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £85,500 | £85,500 | £85,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £110,000 | £70,000 | £150,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £27,000 | £27,000 | £27,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £23,350 | £23,350 | £23,350 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2022 | 8 SE19 2RF | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2011 | 12 SE19 2RF | Flat or maisonette | £85,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 2004 | 7 SE19 2RF | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 May 2004 | 8 SE19 2RF | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 8 SE19 2RF | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2000 | 12 SE19 2RF | Flat or maisonette | £37,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 15 SE19 2RF | Flat or maisonette | £27,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 1995 | 7 SE19 2RF | Flat or maisonette | £23,350 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (48% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Church Road, Upper Norwood. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 Adjacent And Rear Of 110, Auckland Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- 116 Church Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 122 Anerley Road SE20 8DL, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 122 Anerley Road, SE20 8DL, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Alan Hills Motors Alma Place Anerley London, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 69 Westow Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 69 Westow Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 19 Anerley Road Penge London SE19 2AS, permissioned (490 m (0.3 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 16 addresses are between 86 m and 90 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE19 2RF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crystal Palace 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Anerley 949,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Penge West 635,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Birkbeck Tram Stop | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Vicarage Upper Norwood | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crystal Palace Station Car Park (TfL) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.8 km (8.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upper Norwood Group Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hamlet Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Mindful Dentist | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Croydon University Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Local Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,610 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Crystal Palace Park 59 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fox Hill Playing Field 3,230 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maberley Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 78 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m south-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south-west |
| Prehistoric Animal Sculptures, Geological Formations and Lead Mine on Islands and on Land Facing the Lower Lake | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Subway, Vestibule, Terrace and Stairs to the Crystal Palace | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westow Hill | Hill | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Intermediate Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 16 | 16 |
5 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace | Secondary | 11–18 | 230 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cypress Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Paxton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy South Norwood | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drizzle SE19 2HZ | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace SE19 2JH | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| St John The Evangelist Upper Norwood (Youth Group) SE19 2RX | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Crystal Palace Day Nursery SE19 2JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Blowing Dandelion, Artisan Chocolate Cafe SE19 2HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Brown & Green Cafe SE19 2PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2023 |
| Palace Mini Market SE19 2PR | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Taro And Padoma SE19 2PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Supreme Facilities SE19 2UG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Arin Cafe SE19 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Tasty Flavours SE19 2AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse SE19 2AN | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Simply Food & Wine SE19 2AN | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village SE19 2AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Memel Fish Bar SE19 2AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mowbray Road (19); On or near Maberley Crescent (18); On or near Limekiln Place (11); On or near The Dell (10); On or near Belvedere Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 13% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 24% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- SE19 2RF: 16 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Limekiln Place · Mowbray Road · Fox Hill · Fox Hill · Auckland Road · Fox Hill Gardens · Palace Grove · Reynard Drive · The Dell · Belvedere Road · Buckleigh Way · Stambourne Way
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.