Unity Close London, Croydon
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR0), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502796.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 2).
- Flood: 3 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 B; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West Wickham, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 129 to 134 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Addington Group Practice, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 146 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
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15).
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 B (80% of about 640 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)
- Central Parade West, Central Parade: up to 290 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 122-124, Chertsey Crescent: up to 7 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 7 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 0SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CR0 0TG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 129 m and 134 m above sea level (132 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR0 0SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR0 0TG | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Wickham 793,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hayes (Kent) 940,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Eden Park 559,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | King Henry's Drive Tram Stop | 310 m |
| Fieldway Tram Stop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | |
| New Addington Tram Stop | 640 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Betchworth Way New Addington | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 18.3 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Addington Group Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dougans Chemist | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkway Health Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bethlem Royal Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Surrey Police - New Addington Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Croydon, New Addington Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,590 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 10 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Down Recreation Ground 12 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Addington Palace, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Vale | Valley | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Rowdown Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Birch Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Fox Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Foxhill Shaw | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Millers Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| Rowdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Courtwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Quest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairchildes Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl CR0 0JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Londis Croydon CR0 0LA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Tudor Academy CR0 0PH | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily CR0 0QF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Peking Inn CR0 0QF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2025 |
| Man On The Moon CR0 0QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Kalisco Supermarket CR0 0QF | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westcott Close (39); On or near Petrol Station (33); On or near Walton Green (23); On or near Unity Close (17); On or near Supermarket (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 77% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 37% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Betchworth Way · Westcott Close · King Henry's Drive · Lodge Lane · Walton Green · Alwyn Close · Tilford Avenue · Wolsey Crescent · Horsley Drive · Aldrich Crescent · Castle Hill Avenue · Dunsfold Way
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.