Knighton Close Croydon
29 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR2), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502177.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £555,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 8, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 21 addresses on its postcodes are 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 60% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, and Roundshaw Park (81 hectares) is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 88 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Group Practice, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £467,000 | £467,000 | £467,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £547,000 | £547,000 | £547,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £449,250 | £437,500 | £461,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £382,500 | £365,000 | £400,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | 12 CR2 6DP | Semi-detached | £555,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2022 | 10 CR2 6DP | Semi-detached | £545,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2021 | 4 CR2 6DP | Detached | £467,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 16 CR2 6DP | Semi-detached | £547,000 | |
| 31 May 2019 | 21 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2019 | 21 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Aug 2018 | 19 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £437,500 | |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 3 CR2 6DP | Semi-detached | £461,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 15 CR2 6DP | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2016 | 31 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £410,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2015 | 23 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | 29 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £365,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2012 | 33 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £277,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2009 | 31 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 9 May 2008 | 20 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 15 CR2 6DP | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 23 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £214,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2002 | 14 CR2 6DP | Detached | £268,900 | |
| 25 Jul 2002 | 5 CR2 6DP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 24 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 2 May 2002 | 20 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £179,500 | |
| 25 May 1999 | 29 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £118,500 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 18 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | 11 CR2 6DP | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 17 Feb 1998 | 31 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 11 Mar 1996 | 29 CR2 6DP | Terraced | £80,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (6); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (40% of about 1,210 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)
- 176 Pampisford Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 232 Pampisford Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 150, Pampisford Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 140 & 142 Pampisford Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 75-135, Kingsdown Avenue: up to 34 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Car Showrooms Brighton Road: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Car Showrooms Brighton Road: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Toby Carvery, Brantwood Road: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR2 6DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR2 6DB | not in 2 or 3 | 9 / 12 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 85 m and 88 m above sea level (87 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR2 6DB | 99% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
| CR2 6DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Purley Oaks 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Sanderstead 844,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Purley 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackford Close Purley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 13.9 km (8.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Silvermere Court, 10, CR8 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 20.6 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 23.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Group Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mccoig Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blue Dental | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Purley War Memorial Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kenley Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Hayling Down | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Roundshaw Park 81 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 39 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 85 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Augustine, a listed building (Grade II*), 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 3 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 St Augustine | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Croham Hurst round barrow | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Promenade de Verdun Memorial Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haling Grove | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Purley Beeches | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Round Shaw | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Duppas Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Waddon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 29 |
4 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Purley | Secondary | 11–19 | 280 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas More Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Purley CR2 6DT | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| BB Soccer CR2 6DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Supreme Education Ltd At Harris Academy CR2 6DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rosie's Art Club CR2 6DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Thomas Franks Ltd @ Cumnor House School CR2 6DA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Thomas Franks Ltd At Cumnor Boys Nursery CR2 6DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| One Stop Shop (2756) CR2 6AP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Joshua Close (9); On or near Pampisford Road (9); On or near Harepit Close (8); On or near Blackford Close (7); On or near Knighton Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Hamond Close · Waldorf Close · Chancellor Gardens · Pampisford Road · Joshua Close · Netherheys Drive · Allder Way · Blackford Close · Harepit Close · Kendra Hall Road · Culmington Road · Barnards Place
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.