Gunnell Close London, Croydon
46 addresses across 3 postcodes (CR0), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502733.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (C: 34, D: 5, E: 6).
- 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 D; 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 Norwood Junction, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brickfields Meadow, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 46 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Northway Road Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 2% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 178 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
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (27); House, end-terrace (18). Built: 1991-1995 (40); 1983-1990 (4); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (40).
Each home's certificates and sales (41 addresses)
- 1, Gunnell Close
- 3, Gunnell Close
- 5, Gunnell Close
- 7, Gunnell Close
- 8, Gunnell Close
- 9, Gunnell Close
- 10, Gunnell Close
- 11, Gunnell Close
- 12, Gunnell Close
- 13, Gunnell Close
- 14, Gunnell Close
- 15, Gunnell Close
- 17, Gunnell Close
- 18, Gunnell Close
- 19, Gunnell Close
- 20, Gunnell Close
- 21, Gunnell Close
- 22, Gunnell Close
- 23, Gunnell Close
- 24, Gunnell Close
- 25, Gunnell Close
- 26, Gunnell Close
- 27, Gunnell Close
- 29, Gunnell Close
- 31, Gunnell Close
- 33, Gunnell Close
- 35, Gunnell Close
- 37, Gunnell Close
- 39, Gunnell Close
- 41, Gunnell Close
- 43, Gunnell Close
- 45, Gunnell Close
- 47, Gunnell Close
- 49, Gunnell Close
- 51, Gunnell Close
- 53, Gunnell Close
- 55, Gunnell Close
- 57, Gunnell Close
- 59, Gunnell Close
- 61, Gunnell Close
- 63, Gunnell Close
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 (86% of about 580 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)
- 9, Dickensons Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 9, Dickensons Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Land and car park at rear of The Beehive Public House, 45A Woodside Green: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Land and car park at rear of The Beehive Public House, 45A Woodside Green: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 45, Enmore Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 3 ,Hermitage Lane: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 72, Woodside Green: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 72, Woodside Green: up to 6 homes, permissioned (480 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 6YF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 6YG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 6YH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 46 addresses are between 50 m and 53 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 6YF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 6YG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 6YH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwood Junction 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Selhurst 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Thornton Heath 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Woodside Tram Stop | 760 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Addiscombe Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Christie Drive Woodside | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Car parks | Clifford Road Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 27.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northway Road Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Medibank Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Family Dental Practice | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Npr Woodside Store | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brickfields Meadow 4.9 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ashburton Park 7.7 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.8 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,540 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Innocents, and Boundary Wall, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m (0.5 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Innocents, and Boundary Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Elmers End moated site, South Norwood | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lane Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Whitgift Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Chaffinch Brook (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
1 of the street's 46 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| John Wood School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Arena | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Hands One Stop Hub CR0 6YA | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Brighter Horizon Homes CR0 6HZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Londis CR0 6BX | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Bambinos Day Nursery CR0 6DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Yogi News SE25 5NF | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Woodside Court Women's Service SE25 5BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Delight Kebab SE25 5HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Perfect Fried Chicken SE25 5HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Greens Food And Wine SE25 5HQ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko SE25 5HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Tesco Express SE25 5HQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| LY Chinese Takeaway SE25 5HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Mulberry Kindergarten SE25 5BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| NPR Woodside Store SE25 5EY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| The Joiners Arms SE25 5EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pickering Gardens (36); On or near Towpath Way (31); On or near Redgrave Close (30); On or near Grindley Gardens (19); On or near Hardcastle Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 2% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 90% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 21% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 35% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Nearby streets
Pickering Gardens · Grindley Gardens · Adams Way · Akabusi Close · Christie Drive · Rendle Close · Hardcastle Close · Redgrave Close · Backley Gardens · Goodhew Road · Dickensons Lane · Rees 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.