Wells Close Croydon
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20503010.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £535,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9).
- 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 C; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% to 91% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Croydon, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lloyd Park, is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birdhurst Medical Practice, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 92 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £360,000 | £345,000 | £375,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £377,500 | £375,000 | £380,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £319,950 | £319,950 | £319,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £307,000 | £307,000 | £307,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £275,000 | £270,745 | £310,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2018 | 11 CR2 7ZQ | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 6 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £545,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2014 | 14 CR2 7ZQ | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2013 | 10 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 25 May 2012 | 8 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2012 | 7 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2010 | 14 CR2 7ZQ | Semi-detached | £400,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2008 | 5 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2008 | 9 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £380,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2006 | 14 CR2 7ZQ | Semi-detached | £347,500 | |
| 27 Jan 2005 | 13 CR2 7ZQ | Semi-detached | £319,950 | |
| 22 Apr 2004 | 5 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £307,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 6 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2002 | 8 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2002 | 14 CR2 7ZQ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2002 | 12 CR2 7ZQ | Semi-detached | £270,745 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 11 CR2 7ZQ | Detached | £289,995 | New build. |
| 4 May 2001 | 10 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £260,000 | New build. |
| 26 Jan 2001 | 5 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £250,000 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 2000 | 9 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £284,995 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 2000 | 6 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £279,995 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 2000 | 8 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £249,995 | New build. |
| 1 Dec 2000 | 7 CR2 7ZQ | Terraced | £260,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (7); 1991-1995 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (54% of about 980 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)
- Land To The Rear Of 23 And 25, Normanton Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- 33, Normanton Road: up to 6 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Normanton Park Hotel, 34-36 Normanton Road: up to 38 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Land To The Rear Of 24-42 & 30, Moreton Road: up to 31 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 45 Croham Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 45 Croham Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 116-118 Selsdon Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 54-56 South Park Hill Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 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 12 addresses are between 68 m and 71 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR2 7AR | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| CR2 7ZQ | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Croydon 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Sanderstead 844,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Purley Oaks 481,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| East Croydon Tram Stop | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| George Street Tram Stop | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 19 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 24.4 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birdhurst Medical Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swan Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heathfield Dental Clinic | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ West Valley Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Croydon Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lloyd Park 44 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 4,700 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Hill 6.2 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Croydon Allotments 4.1 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Croham Hurst round barrow, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Croham Hurst round barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| St John the Baptist's Church gateway, Howley Road | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Croham Hurst | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Breakneck Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Ballards Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Haling Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Whitgift Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Coombe Wood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Hindu | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderland Day Nursery CR2 7AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| St Peters Primary School CR2 7AR | School/college/university | 70 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Villa Maria Private Nursing Home CR2 7BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Norbury Park Care Home CR2 7EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Little Whits Nursery CR2 7BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Whitgift Sports Club CR2 7BG | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Tree Tops Tamarind Care CR2 7EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Baptist Church Hall CR2 7BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Achieve Together CR2 7EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| South Croydon Sports Club CR2 7ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Madina Bakery CR2 6PG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Quick Stop Coffee CR2 7PA | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Vesco Express CR2 6PF | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Unicorn House CR2 7EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| South Croydon Conservative Club CR2 6PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Croham Road (29); On or near Dornton Road (23); On or near Moreton Road (12); On or near Wells Close (5); On or near Normanton Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 43% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 23% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 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) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings The Spruces (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, CR2 7PB) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ward Close · Sycamore Close · Dornton Road · Normanton Road · Hollycroft Close · Croham Road · Doveton Road · Broadeaves Close · Moreton Road · Birdhurst Rise · Regents Close · Birchend 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.