Dingwall Avenue Croydon
9 addresses across 4 postcodes (CR0), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20500868.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is East Croydon, about 360 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Queen's Gardens, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Friends Road Medical Practice, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 789 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (42% of about 2,270 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
- ELECTRICITY SHOWROOMS AND OFFICES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 9-11 Wellesley Road: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (20 m)
- 9-11 Wellesley Road: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (20 m)
- Electric House, 3, Wellesley Road: up to 40 homes, permissioned (30 m)
- St Anne's House & Cambridge House, 20-26 Wellesley Road: up to 196 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- St Anne's House & Cambridge House, 20-26 Wellesley Road: up to 196 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- 16-18 Wellesley Road: up to 92 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- Norfolk House, 01-28 Wellesley Road: up to 255 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Norfolk House, 01-28 Wellesley Road: up to 255 homes, not permissioned (110 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 2AA | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CR0 1LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 1UR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 1UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 1LT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CR0 1UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 1UZ | 71% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
| CR0 2AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | East Croydon 21 million journeys in 2024–25 | 360 m |
| West Croydon 4.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | |
| South Croydon 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wellesley Road Tram Stop | 50 m |
| George Street Tram Stop | 120 m | |
| East Croydon Tram Stop | 380 m | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Electric House Croydon | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 18 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 25.9 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Friends Road Medical Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Clare Chemist | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Solutions | 80 m |
| Hospital | Gstt @ West Valley Hospital | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Queen's Gardens 6,530 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wandle Park 8.5 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Hill 6.2 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital), a listed building (Grade I), 200 m south-west. 50 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital) | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m south-west |
| Croydon War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south |
| Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels | Listed building, Grade I | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Wrencote | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south |
| St John the Baptist's Church gateway, Howley Road | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Duppas Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Waddon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Whitgift Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Haling Grove | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Ballards Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
7 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Hindu | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Minster Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tunstall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero CR0 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| German Doner Kebab CR0 1LB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Chartwells At Electric House CR0 2AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2022 |
| The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University CR0 2AG | School/college/university | 70 m | 4 Good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Earthy Coffee CR0 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Merkur Slots CR0 1LB | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza CR0 1LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken CR0 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Greggs CR0 1LH | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels CR0 1LH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Subway CR0 1LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Roosters Piri Piri CR0 1LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2024 |
| Fillings CR0 1LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2025 |
| George Express CR0 1LA | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| The George CR0 1LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 |
| Drugs | 101 |
| Other theft | 56 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Theft from the person | 41 |
| Robbery | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Burglary | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (348); On or near Park Street (126); On or near Dingwall Avenue (106); On or near Nightclub (71); On or near Supermarket (69).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 68% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 11% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 23% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 37% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 3 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 The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University (school/college/university, CR0 2AG) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 12 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Poundland (retailers - other, CR0 1TN) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 6 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CR0 2AA: 6 addresses
- CR0 1LT: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- CR0 1UR: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- CR0 1UZ: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wellesley Road · Victoria Mews · Wellesley Court Road · Walpole Road · Wellesley Grove · Park Street · College Road · St George's Walk · Coombe Road · Smith's Yard · Lansdowne Road · Katharine Street
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.