Is CR5 2RB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

159 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of CR5 2RB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
63
Anti-social behaviour
36
Vehicle crime
15
Other theft
10
Public order
9
Shoplifting
9
Burglary
8
Robbery
3

House prices

£394,736

Average price in Croydon (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 1.9% year on year.

Terraced
£400,755
Semi-detached
£541,751
Detached
£844,849
Flat / maisonette
£257,494

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for CR5 2RB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near CR5 2RB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near CR5 2RB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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