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Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon CR0

South East

£575,000

Listed on 18/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1259 sqft

Features

  • Garage

Description

This four-bedroom detached house offers two reception rooms, a kitchen, a ground-floor WC, a cellar and a single garage. The accommodation is described as having generous proportions, with scope to update the kitchen and adapt the interiors to suit a buyer's requirements. The cellar is currently noted as storage, with any conversion subject to the necessary consents. Waddon Station is stated to be around 0.3 miles away, with Purley Way shops and amenities nearby. The listing also notes connections from East Croydon to central London and Gatwick Airport, and access to local facilities including Boxpark, Whitgift Shopping Centre, Lloyd Park and Wandle Park. The property has an EPC rating of E.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached four-bedroom house has a solid canvas for a light refresh: two usable reception rooms, a maintained garden, garage and cellar give it flexibility, while the dated finishes leave room to personalise. Waddon Station is nearby, and the exterior views show no obvious major defect.

At £575,000, it is slightly above the local £/sqf benchmark rather than a value-led buy, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks. The project still has appeal for someone prioritising the house’s space, garden and location, but the numbers warrant care.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes, including the distinctive old-fashioned kitchen and bathroom, to create a more contemporary home.
  • Make use of the two reception rooms, four bedrooms and cellar to suit changing family or work-from-home needs.
  • Build on the maintained garden, garage and nearby Waddon Station as practical lifestyle advantages.

Key risks

  • The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, while purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks.
  • The EPC rating is E, so energy efficiency may warrant attention.

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Location

Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon CR0
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Waddon Rail Station

    0.1 miles

    Train · Waddon

  • Wandle Park Tram Stop

    0.4 miles

    Tram · Waddon

  • Waddon Marsh Tram Stop

    0.6 miles

    Tram · Waddon

  • Church Street Tram Stop

    0.6 miles

    Tram · Croydon

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,349
Based on a loan of £431,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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