Spices Yard Croydon
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (CR0), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502853.
- Flood: 65 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 41% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and The Queen's Gardens (0.7 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 48 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Croydon Sas, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,027 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (64% of about 830 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)
- 1 Parker Road And Land To The Rear Including 18a, 20a & 20c, South End: up to 8 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- 15, South End: up to 9 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- , Heathfield Road: up to 20 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Coombe Cross, 2-4 South End: up to 105 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Thanet House Coombe Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Thanet House Coombe Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Land At The Junction Of, Coombe Road And Edridge Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- 60-62, Southbridge Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (240 m)
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, 51 addresses are in areas at high risk, 14 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 68 homes the Environment Agency counts, 32 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 16 low and 0 very low.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 1BF | zone 2 | 36 / 8 / 0 | possible |
| CR0 1DN | zone 2 | 15 / 6 / 0 | possible |
| CR0 1ES | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 48 m and 50 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 1BF | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| CR0 1DN | 100% | 41% | 41% | 0% |
| CR0 1ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Croydon 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| East Croydon 21 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Waddon 605,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | George Street Tram Stop | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Church Street Tram Stop | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Wellesley Road Tram Stop | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aberdeen Road South Croydon | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Surrey Street | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Croydon Sas | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Croydon Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Lane Dental | 260 m |
| Hospital | Gstt @ West Valley Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Balmoral Express | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Queen's Gardens 6,530 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Hill 6.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wrencote, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m north. 46 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 10 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wrencote | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north |
| Croydon War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| St John the Baptist's Church gateway, Howley Road | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Old Palace Croydon: Great Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Old Palace Croydon: east range of the south court | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Duppas Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Haling Grove | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Waddon Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Ballards Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Croham Hurst | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Hindu | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Croydon College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Minster Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon CR0 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Little Star Vape & More CR0 1DN | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Crystal Restaurant CR0 1BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2025 |
| Chai Kadai CR0 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Unknown | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Jam Coding Croydon (& SE London) CR0 1DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Ayat Kitchen Lounge CR0 1BF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| South End Market CR0 1DN | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cafe Havana CR0 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2023 |
| CR1 CR0 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Star Drinks Stop CR0 1BE | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon CR0 1BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Truro CR0 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Surrey Street Lounge CR0 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Tosyn Nigeria Kitchen CR0 1DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Croydon CR0 1DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 483 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 |
| Vehicle crime | 46 |
| Burglary | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (543); On or near Thanet Place (98); On or near Eden Road (65); On or near Heathfield Road (60); On or near Southbridge Road (35).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 37% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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 Holy Guacamole & Vamos (mobile caterer, CR0 1BE) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Chicken Valley (takeaway/sandwich shop, CR0 1ND) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Boulevard (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CR2 6PW) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Boulevard Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, CR2 6PW) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Croydon Food (retailers - other, CR0 1ND) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 15 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CR0 1BF: 2 addresses of 91 in the postcode
- CR0 1DN: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
- CR0 1ES: 1 address of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Parker Road · Warham Road · Keen's Road · Southbridge Road · Dering Road · Southbridge Road · Thanet Place · Bramley Hill · Aberdeen Road · Whitstable Place · Heathfield Road · West Street 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.