About Beddington

Beddington is a city in Croydon, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Wandle Park and Waddon.

School Ratings in Beddington

There are 443 schools in and around Beddington. 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 Beddington

The average property price is £500K, with flats making up the majority of the housing stock at around £278K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Beddington

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Beddington, with 384 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Beddington

Beddington sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Beddington

Broadband speeds in Beddington are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. 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

Deprivation and Employment in Beddington IMD 2025

Beddington sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

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 Beddington 1,795 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Beddington sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.

490 Violence & Sexual Offences
384 Anti-Social Behaviour
225 Shoplifting
150 Vehicle Crime
100 Other Theft
95 Drugs
94 Public Order
77 Criminal Damage & Arson
70 Burglary
30 Theft from Person
26 Robbery
24 Weapons
19 Other Crime
11 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
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

Waddon Train Station 0.6 miles
West Croydon Train Station 1.1 miles
Hackbridge Train Station 1.2 miles
Wallington Train Station 1.4 miles
East Croydon Train Station 1.4 miles
South Croydon Train Station 1.6 miles

Location

Local Government

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