Area guide — CR0
Moving to Croydon
Homes in Croydon sold for an average of £404,000 over the last 12 months, around 43% below the wider London average. London's boldest value play: fast trains from East Croydon, a tram network, and a skyline of regeneration — with Victorian family streets hiding behind the towers. A typical purchase takes 11–15 weeks and costs around £14,050 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 11–15 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Down 0.5% on the year, from 1,215 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £259,000 | |
| Terraced | £420,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £513,000 | |
| Detached | £732,000 |
Family houses — semis and terraces — make up 58% of sales, the heart of this market.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is Croydon a good place to buy?
Prices fell 0.5% over the last 12 months, across 1,215 recorded sales. London's boldest value play: fast trains from East Croydon, a tram network, and a skyline of regeneration — with Victorian family streets hiding behind the towers.
What do homes cost in Croydon?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £404,000 — around 43% below the wider London average. Flats average £259,000, terraced houses average £420,000, semis average £513,000, detached homes average £732,000.
What are moving costs in Croydon?
Buying an average-priced £404,000 home typically costs around £14,050 on top of the price — roughly £10,200 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in Croydon?
A typical purchase runs 11–15 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.