Willowtree Way London, Croydon
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (CR7), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20502983.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 12).
- Flood: 40 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 Norbury, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Norbury Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairview Medical Centre, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 94 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
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (16); House, mid-terrace (14); House, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (26); 1991-1995 (4); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31).
Each home's certificates and sales (29 addresses)
- 1, Willowtree Way
- 2, Willowtree Way
- 3, Willowtree Way
- 4, Willowtree Way
- 5, Willowtree Way
- 6, Willowtree Way
- 7, Willowtree Way
- 9, Willowtree Way
- 10, Willowtree Way
- 11, Willowtree Way
- 12, Willowtree Way
- 13, Willowtree Way
- 14, Willowtree Way
- 15, Willowtree Way
- 16, Willowtree Way
- 17, Willowtree Way
- 18, Willowtree Way
- 19, Willowtree Way
- 21, Willowtree Way
- 23, Willowtree Way
- 25, Willowtree Way
- 27, Willowtree Way
- 29, Willowtree Way
- 33, Willowtree Way
- 37, Willowtree Way
- 39, Willowtree Way
- 41, Willowtree Way
- 43, Willowtree Way
- 45, Willowtree Way
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 (63% of about 630 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)
- 303-305, Norbury Avenue: up to 9 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Adjoining Norbury Railway Station, Norbury Avenue: up to 12 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 206, Norbury Crescent: up to 5 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 1485-1489 London Road: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 1485-1489 London Road: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- CAFCO, 40 Northwood Road: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Asharia House, 50 Northwood Road: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Asharia House, 50 Northwood Road: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 October 2026: BT, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 7 August 2026: BT, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 34 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR7 8FD | not in 2 or 3 | 19 / 4 / 9 | unlikely |
| CR7 8BY | not in 2 or 3 | 15 / 2 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 40 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR7 8BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CR7 8FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Thornton Heath 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Streatham Common 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kensington Avenue Norbury | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on St. Christophers Gardens, CR7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairview Medical Centre | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minty Pearls Dental Clinic | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Croydon University Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norbury Park 11 ha | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Norwood Grove 12 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,380 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norbury Park Allotment Gardens 2.8 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Norwood Grove, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 880 m (0.5 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Rookery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Norwood Grove | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Pollards Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Convent Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 33 | 33 |
16 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 80 m | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–19 | 230 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beulah Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beulah Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Dining At Kensington Avenue Primary School CR7 8BT | School/college/university | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Daffodils Day Nursery SW16 3RN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery SW16 3LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Sara Food & Wine SW16 3SD | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery SW16 4JX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| The Oaks CR7 8DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Green Lane (24); On or near Hawthorn Avenue (22); On or near Buckingham Avenue (16); On or near Kensington Avenue (13); On or near Willowtree Way (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 69% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 35% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Remedial works, 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Sara Food & Wine (retailers - other, SW16 3SD) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Golf Close · Kensington Avenue · Biggin Hill · Buckingham Gardens · Buckingham Avenue · Croft Road · Norbury Close · Hawthorn Avenue · Virginia Road · Norbury Hill · Florida Road · Covington 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.