Hewitt Close London, Croydon
8 addresses across 1 postcode (CR0), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502595.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7).
- 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 West Wickham, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Shirley Heath (21 hectares) is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broom Road Medical Practice, about 320 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (7). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 (56% of about 610 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)
- Shirley Community Centre: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (390 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
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 8 addresses are between 81 m and 82 m above sea level (82 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 8EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Wickham 793,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Eden Park 559,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Hayes (Kent) 940,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Addington Village Tram Stop | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broom Road Spring Park | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park Hayes Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 27.1 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broom Road Medical Practice | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greenchem (Pharmacy) | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street (Dental Surgery) | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - New Addington Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Croydon Shirley Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shirley Heath 21 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | McAndrew Playing Field 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British site, Wickham Court Farm, West Wickham, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Romano-British site, Wickham Court Farm, West Wickham | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Addington Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Park Wood | Wood | 220 m north-west |
| Millers Pond | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Spring Park | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Temple Avenue Copse | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Fox Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Addington Vale | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oak Lodge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawes Down Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchard Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Castle Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children And Family Centre CR0 8NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily CR0 8NG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2013 |
| KPS Fast Food CR0 8NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Chaasi Mini Market CR0 8NG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Broom Road Food & Wine CR0 8NG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Shirley Halal Meat Shop CR0 8NG | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Heidi's Cafe London CR0 8NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Gordon Jerk Centre CR0 8NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Forest Academy Breakfast Club CR0 8HQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Chartwells At Forest Academy CR0 8HQ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Forest Academy Community Store CR0 8HQ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| The After School Club At Forest Academy CR0 8HQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| The Apple Tree CR0 8NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Top Tots Daycare CR0 8JD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bracken Avenue (22); On or near Myrtle Road (18); On or near Hewitt Close (10); On or near Jackson'S Way (4); On or near Links View Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
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
- CR0 8EY: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Jackson's Way · Links View Road · Myrtle Road · Bracken Avenue · Bridle Road · Oak Avenue · Shrublands Avenue · Lilac Gardens · Broom Gardens · Jasmine Gardens · Bushey Road · Boleyn 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.