About Addiscombe

Addiscombe is a city in Croydon, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Shirley and Woodside.

School Ratings in Addiscombe

Families in Addiscombe have access to 422 local schools. Park Hill Infant School, St John's CofE Primary School and Harris Invictus Academy Croydon are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 32 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Addiscombe

Homes sell for an average of £500K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £278K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Addiscombe

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Addiscombe, with 352 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Addiscombe

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Addiscombe around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Addiscombe

Addiscombe benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 16,739 sales

Average Price £500K
£100 — £74.1M
Detached £760K 889
Semi £479K 2,991
Terraced £400K 5,346
Flat £278K 6,539

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

216 Primary
56 Secondary
150 Other
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary 0.3 miles Woodside Children's Centre 0.3 miles Woodside Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary Primary 0.5 miles St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles John Wood School & Nursery Primary Good 0.5 miles Trinity School 0.6 miles Malling Close Children's Centre 0.6 miles Ark Blake Academy Secondary Good 0.6 miles Chaffinch Brook School Good 0.6 miles Robert Fitzroy Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles Tunstall Nursery School and Children Centre 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Addiscombe IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Addiscombe are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
42,812 Children (0-15) 21%
133,382 Working Age 66%
35,332 Older (60+) 17%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 45.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 30.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Addiscombe 1,659 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Addiscombe are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

490 Violence & Sexual Offences
352 Anti-Social Behaviour
157 Shoplifting
112 Other Theft
109 Drugs
102 Vehicle Crime
93 Public Order
83 Criminal Damage & Arson
57 Burglary
41 Theft from Person
35 Robbery
12 Other Crime
8 Bicycle Theft
8 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Addiscombe East Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Norwood Junction Train Station 1.1 miles
Selhurst Train Station 1.1 miles
East Croydon Train Station 1.1 miles
Elmers End Train Station 1.5 miles
West Croydon Train Station 1.5 miles
South Croydon Train Station 1.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Shirley 0.6 miles Woodside 0.6 miles Monks Orchard 0.9 miles Croydon 0.9 miles Broad Green 1.2 miles Upper Elmers End 1.4 miles Spring Park 1.4 miles Selhurst 1.4 miles Upper Shirley 1.4 miles Elmers End 1.4 miles South Norwood 1.4 miles Eden Park 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Croydon
Ward New Addington South
Constituency Croydon Central
Parish Croydon, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Addiscombe 2 people

Kate Moss
Businessperson
English supermodel and businesswoman
Matthew Fisher
Composer
British musician

Streets in CR0 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 3 Abbots Green 2 Aberdeen Road 1 Abinger Close 1 Academy Gardens 2 Adams Way 6 Addington Road 2 Addington Village Road 2 Addiscombe Avenue 2 Addiscombe Court Road 3 Addiscombe Grove 7 Addiscombe Railway Park 1 Addiscombe Road 32 Addison's Close 1 Ainsworth Road 1 Akabusi Close 1 Albion Street 1 Aldersmead Avenue 1 Alderton Road 4 Aldrich Crescent 4 Aldwick Road 2 Alexandra Place 1 Alexandra Road 4 Alford Green 2 Alison Close 1 Allen Road 1 Alpha Road 1 Alpine Close 2 Alton Road 2 Altyre Road 5

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