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Zone 4 House

The Cottage, 947 London Road, CR7 6JE CR7 6JE

1-bed house

Croydon, London

~£1,005/mo
£232/week
£1,327 deposit
Estimated guide price (from size & zone) — confirm the actual figure with the agent.
1
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
51 m²
Floor area
House
Type
Now
Available
unfurnished Min 6 months

About this property

A 1-bedroom house in Croydon. EPC rating C. Around 36 min walk to the nearest station.

Transport & Commute

Thornton Heath
Zone 4 · 15 min walk from this property
National Rail

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Council Tax — Band B

Croydon · 2024/25 rates

B
Band B — 1991 property value: £40,001 – £52,000

Band B covers smaller flats and some 1-bed properties. Rateable value was £40,001–£52,000 in 1991.

Calculated as 7/9 of the Band D rate (£2,100/yr in Croydon)

Annual
£1,633
Monthly
£136
(÷12)
Weekly
£31

Councils bill in 10 monthly instalments (April–January). That's £163/month for 10 months, then nothing in Feb and March.

Living alone? You get 25% off Save £408/yr
With 25% single discount
£1,225/yr
£102/mo
Apply online at Croydon council's website. You'll need your address and move-in date.
Band 1991 value Annual Monthly
A Up to £40,000 £1,400 £117
B £40,001 – £52,000 £1,633 £136
C £52,001 – £68,000 £1,867 £156
D £68,001 – £88,000 £2,100 £175
E £88,001 – £120,000 £2,567 £214
F £120,001 – £160,000 £3,033 £253
G £160,001 – £320,000 £3,500 £292
H Over £320,000 £4,200 £350

Exemptions & discounts

  • Students: Full-time students are 100% exempt
  • Under 18: Not counted toward the household total
  • Severe mental impairment: Fully disregarded
  • Care leavers: Under-25 care leavers may be exempt

Cost to move in

What you'll need upfront for this property

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First month's rent

Paid before move-in

£1,005

Security deposit

Capped at 5 weeks' rent · protected by law

£1,160

Total to move in

First month + deposit

£2,165

A holding deposit of up to £232 (1 week) reserves the property — it's credited toward your first rent, not charged on top. Letting agent fees to tenants are banned under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

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Your true monthly cost

Everything you'll pay to live here

Rent £1,005
Council Tax Band B
~£136
Travelcard (Z1–4) Estimated
~£215
Estimated total £1,356

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