Dittoncroft Close Croydon
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR0), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502881.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £755,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- 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 D; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lloyd Park, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birdhurst Medical Practice, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 54% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £755,000 | £755,000 | £755,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £840,000 | £840,000 | £840,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £477,777 | £477,777 | £477,777 |
| 2008 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £397,500 | £340,000 | £455,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £167,500 | £167,500 | £167,500 |
| 1997 | 9 | £155,000 | £145,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2023 | 11 CR0 5SL | Detached | £755,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 18 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £587,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2022 | 6 CR0 5SL | Detached | £650,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jan 2016 | 5 CR0 5SL | Detached | £840,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2015 | 16 CR0 5SL | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2014 | 8 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £477,777 | |
| 20 Mar 2008 | 8 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £382,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2004 | 16 CR0 5SL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 11 CR0 5SL | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 1 Jul 1999 | 8 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £167,500 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 11 CR0 5SL | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 1997 | 20 CR0 5SL | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 16 CR0 5SL | Detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 18 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £145,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 14 CR0 5SL | Detached | £165,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 12 CR0 5SL | Detached | £155,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 8 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £145,000 | New build. |
| 17 Oct 1997 | 10 CR0 5SL | Semi-detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 6 CR0 5SL | Detached | £170,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 2012 onwards (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
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 D (27% of about 890 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)
- Bupa Nursing Home: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Bupa Nursing Home: up to 77 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Bupa Nursing Home: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 45 Croham Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 45 Croham Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 54-56 South Park Hill Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 54-56 South Park Hill Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- 54-56 South Park Hill Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 65 m and 67 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 5SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 5SQ | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Croydon 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| East Croydon 21 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| West Croydon 4.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 390 m |
| Lebanon Road Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| East Croydon Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coombe Road South Croydon | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 13.1 km (8.2 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birdhurst Medical Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swan Pharmacy | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heathfield Dental Clinic | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ West Valley Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lloyd Park 44 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,700 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Hill 6.2 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croham Hurst round barrow, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (1 mile) south. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Croham Hurst round barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| St John the Baptist's Church gateway, Howley Road | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Ballards Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Coombe Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Whitgift Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Croham Hurst | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coombe Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Croydon College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Hindu | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Tunstall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning World Montessori CR0 5SQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Tudor House CR2 7EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Achieve Together CR2 7EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| South Croydon Sports Club CR2 7ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Spice N Ice CR2 7DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Evergreen Lodge CR2 7DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Number 9 The Nursery CR2 7DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Unicorn House CR2 7EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Red Court Care Home CR0 5NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Our Parks CR0 5NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cedar View Care Centre CR0 5NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Greenshaw Learning Trust At Park Hill Junior School CR0 5NS | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group At Park Hill Junior School CR0 5NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Independent Catering At Archbishop Tenisons C Of E School CR0 5JQ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Tree Tops Tamarind Care CR2 7EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Campion Close (18); On or near Steep Hill (6); On or near Witherby Close (3); On or near Caroline Close (3); On or near Chichele Gardens (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 54% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 Number 9 The Nursery (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, CR2 7DY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Coombe Avenue · Tipton Drive · Copping Close · Caroline Close · Rutland Gardens · Campion Close · Witherby Close · Park Hill Road · Hunters Way · Larcombe Close · Steep Hill · Chichele Gardens
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.