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About Addiscombe
Addiscombe is a city in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the CR0 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Shirley and Woodside.
Around 168,797 people live in Addiscombe, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Addiscombe sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Addiscombe
Families in Addiscombe have access to 423 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 £503K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £277K.
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 364 incidents recorded in May 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.
Healthcare in Addiscombe
There are 100 GP surgeries within three miles of Addiscombe, the nearest being Ashburton Park Medical Centre (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Addiscombe
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Property Prices 16,362 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CR0 postcode area.
Household Income in Addiscombe ONS 2023
The average total household income in Addiscombe is approximately £72,307 a year before tax, 31% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £49,031. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £49,031.
Businesses in Addiscombe ONS 2025
There are approximately 5,945 active businesses based in Addiscombe, around 35 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 94 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Addiscombe 1,840 crimes · May 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Addiscombe
Of the 65,798 households in and around Addiscombe, 49% are owned, 23% are socially rented and 29% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Addiscombe.