Is SW16 4DP a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

684 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SW16 4DP. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
204
Anti-social behaviour
164
Vehicle crime
59
Shoplifting
56
Other theft
52
Public order
33
Drugs
30
Robbery
26

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 SW16 4DP 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 SW16 4DP on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SW16 4DP on Check Food Hygiene

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