Rushbridge Close London, Croydon
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR0), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 20503069.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- Flood: 2 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 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 Selhurst, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heavers Meadow, is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 49 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whitehorse Practice, about 270 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 194 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (6). Built: 1996-2002 (5); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 D (38% of about 680 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)
- Garage Block And Forecourt South Of Tirrell Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt South Of Tirrell Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt At Ashby Walk: up to 9 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt At Ashby Walk: up to 9 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt Between 145 And 147 Windmill Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt Between 145 And 147 Windmill Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- 170, Whitehorse Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 170, Whitehorse Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 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 2YA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 2XJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 49 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 2XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 2YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Selhurst 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| West Croydon 4.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Thornton Heath 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | West Croydon Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Wellesley Road Tram Stop | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Centrale Tram Stop | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northcote Road / Legacy Youth Zone Selhurst | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Croydon Hospital Staff Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.8 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 26.8 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitehorse Practice | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lloyd George Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gentle Dental Care | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Croydon University Hospital | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Heavers Meadow 3.3 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,160 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 390 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) south. 13 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 James | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| St John the Baptist's Church gateway, Howley Road | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Duppas Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Waddon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Pollards Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 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 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Gloster CR0 2LG | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Lidl CR0 2LG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Legacy Croydon Youth Zone CR0 2LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Little Learners Day Nursery CR0 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Whitehorse Wines CR0 2LA | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Kani Lounge CR0 2JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Jasmine House CR0 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Rehoboth International Christian Centre CR0 2JF | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Yufa Perfect Food CR0 2JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Tesco CR0 2JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Krunk CR0 2JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Sadat Afghan Bakery CR0 2JJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Operation Love Thy Neighbour At Seventh Day Adventist Church CR0 2XU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Woodfire Pizzeria / Bursha CR0 2JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Acts House CR0 2XU | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (47); On or near Supermarket (32); On or near Princess Road (18); On or near Ashby Walk (18); On or near Grace Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 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) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 28% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Crims Day Nursery (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, CR0 2XU) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Harrison Catering Services Ltd At Ecclesbourne Primary (school/college/university, CR7 7FA) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Smock Walk · Ashby Walk · Princess Road · Beulah Grove · Hampton Road · Boulogne Road · Tirrell Road · Grace Road · Amersham Road · Windmill Grove · Tugela Road · Prestwood 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.