Conveyancing costs in Croydon
Stamp duty and legal fees at Croydon's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published GOV.UK rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published GOV.UK rates.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Croydon?
As of August 2026, the average home in Croydon costs £396,718. A home mover paying the local average of £505,733 pays £15,287 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £332,560 pays £1,628. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | Stamp duty | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £332,560 | £1,628 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £3,211 to £4,116 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £505,733 | £15,287 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £17,195 to £18,280 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £257,891 | £2,895 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £4,658 to £5,863 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £848,183 | £32,409 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £34,557 to £35,882 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £396,718 | £29,672 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £31,255 to £32,160 |
More questions about buying in Croydon
What is the average house price in Croydon?
£396,718 in August 2026, 35% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Croydon have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is stamp duty worked out on a home in Croydon?
£15,287 in all on the local average for home movers, £505,733, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £255,733 (£12,787).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Croydon?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £332,560, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £1,628.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Croydon?
Flats average £257,891 (65% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £2,895 in stamp duty. Most are leasehold: expect £150 to £400 more in legal fees, and a management pack from the landlord or managing agent.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Croydon?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £397,894 in June 2026, 2% more than existing homes at £391,648.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Croydon?
£2,600 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Croydon.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Croydon?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £396,718 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Croydon compare?
| Property type | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £396,718 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £848,183 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £544,247 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £404,424 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £257,891 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £332,560 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | £458,954 | £20,092 |
| Bromley | £520,253 | £23,181 |
| Merton | £623,791 | £29,532 |
| Lewisham | £486,416 | £20,137 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Croydon.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Croydon?
How much does conveyancing cost in Croydon?
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Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Finance Act 2003, section 55 (SDLT rates and bands)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 6ZA (first-time buyers' relief)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 4ZA (higher rates for additional dwellings)
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates
- Conveyancing Index: How much does conveyancing cost? (legal fee ranges)
- HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (Scale 1)
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026 (new-build and sales figures June 2026), retrieved 2026-11-02; tax worked out with the published rates; fee ranges are market figures, not a quote. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.