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House prices in Croydon
South London's largest borough with major regeneration around East Croydon and the Westfield site.
Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS
- Avg price
- £405k
- YoY change
- -2.5%
- Days
- 72
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What it's actually like to sell in Croydon
Croydon sits in the Greater London property market, with current average sold prices around £405k and a year-on-year movement of -2.5%. The CR postcode area covers a mix of central, suburban and edge-of-city stock — top-performing local agents will know which streets are moving fastest right now and where buyers are most active.
The honest truth about Croydon: two streets apart can mean two completely different markets. A semi on one road might attract three offers in a fortnight; the same property a five-minute walk away can sit unloved for months. That's why the headline £405k average is only the starting point.
We use HM Land Registry data to set realistic expectations, then hand you over to the CR-area agents whose own sale-vs-asking ratio actually beats the market — not the ones who promise the highest valuation to win the instruction.
in numbers
Snapshot of the Croydon housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.
Price trend (indexed)
Croydon average house price, indexed
Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Croydon's current average sold price. Source: ONS UK HPI; current average from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. This is a regional trend rebased to Croydon, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.
Property mix
- Detached4%
- Semi-detached17%
- Terraced30%
- Flats / maisonettes49%
Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to Greater London. Postcode-level mix varies.
Typical selling timeline
72days
Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Croydon, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.
Stamp duty on the average home
£10,250
SDLT on a £405k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.
How Croydon stacks up across Greater London
How Croydon stacks up against the closest Greater London cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.
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Common questions from Croydon sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.
What is the average house price in Croydon?+
The average sold price in Croydon is around £405k, based on the latest HM Land Registry Price Paid data and ONS House Price Index. Year-on-year prices are down 2.5% across the CR postcode area.
How long does it take to sell a house in Croydon?+
Homes in Croydon typically take around 72 days from listing to sold-subject-to-contract, with a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Well-priced homes in central postcodes usually move faster; unusual or chain-heavy sales can take longer.
What stamp duty would I pay on an average Croydon home?+
On the Croydon average price of £405k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £10,250. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates — see HMRC's SDLT calculator for your exact position.
Which estate agents are best in Croydon?+
The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Croydon agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the CR postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.
Is the FindYourAgent service free for Croydon sellers?+
Yes — entirely free for sellers. Our partner GetAgent earns a referral fee from the estate agent you eventually instruct. The agent you choose charges their normal commission, not a penny more for using us. There is no obligation to instruct any agent we introduce.
Authoritative Croydon sources
Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.