Iris Close London, Croydon
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR0), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20500476.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- 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 E; 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 Elmers End, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 62 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 Shirley Medical Centre, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £647,500 | £575,000 | £720,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £567,500 | £567,500 | £567,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £327,675 | £327,675 | £327,675 |
| 2003 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £184,950 | £184,950 | £184,950 |
| 1997 | 2 | £138,250 | £135,000 | £141,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2022 | 2 CR0 8XW | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 3 CR0 8XW | Semi-detached | £720,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 1 CR0 8XW | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 5 CR0 8XW | Detached | £567,500 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 3 CR0 8XW | Semi-detached | £327,675 | |
| 7 Nov 2003 | 5 CR0 8XW | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2002 | 2 CR0 8XW | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1999 | 3 CR0 8XW | Semi-detached | £184,950 | |
| 10 Apr 1997 | 6 CR0 8XW | Terraced | £141,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 1 CR0 8XW | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 1 CR0 8XW | Detached | £124,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 E (40% of about 720 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)
- 37, Woodmere Avenue: up to 8 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 56, Woodmere Avenue: up to 9 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Stroud Green Pumping Station, 140 Primrose Lane: up to 68 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Stroud Green Pumping Station, 140 Primrose Lane: up to 68 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 32, Woodmere Avenue: up to 7 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 17, Orchard Avenue: up to 8 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 104, Wickham Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Shirley Wyevale Garden Centre: up to 31 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 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 8 addresses are between 59 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 8XW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 8YP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elmers End 802,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Eden Park 559,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Norwood Junction 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Woodside Tram Stop | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Arena Tram Stop | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hazel Close Monks Orchard | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 27.4 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shirley Medical Centre | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wickham Road Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shirley Dental Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - New Addington Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP - Shirley SF Connect Cashzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,360 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashburton Playing Fields 20 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Elmers End moated site, South Norwood, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elmers End moated site, South Norwood | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Addington Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Lane Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Pinewood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Millers Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Temple Avenue Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Park Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Addington Vale | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park | Secondary | 11–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Orchard Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monks Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Arena | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Marian Vian Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmere Lodge CR0 7PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Medirest Healthcare Compass Group At Shirley Oaks Hospital CR9 8AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Masons Preschool CR0 8TS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Flag Close (7); On or near Woodmere Gardens (5); On or near Laburnum Gardens (3); On or near Honeysuckle Gardens (3); On or near Daffodil Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 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 | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Hazel Close · Kingcup Close · Lupin Close · Flag Close · Honeysuckle Gardens · Laburnum Gardens · Marigold Way · Eyebright Close · Cornflower Lane · Oxlip Close · Mallow Close · Fennel Close
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.