Area Analysis Croydon, South East

CR6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR6 postcode area.

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Population

6,574

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR6 spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £416k. Property prices are trending down 34.5% year-on-year.

home £416,250 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR6 is a postcode district in Croydon, South East, covering 247 active and 99 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CR6 (25%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (17%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CR6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CR6 are around £416k, down 34.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CR6 at 174 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CR6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences392
Anti-social behaviour198
Vehicle crime100
Other theft87
Public order83

school Local Schools

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Warlingham School

Good1465 pupils
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Warlingham Village Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils
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Hamsey Green Primary

Good351 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Chez Vous Hotel And Restaurant
  • CoCos Sandwich Bar
  • Dining at 412
  • Farleigh Court Golf Club
  • Flavours
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Argos Limited
  • Coughlans
  • Kwiksave
  • Sun Star Convenience Store
  • Village News
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Botley Hill Farmhouse
  • Croydon Post Office
  • Farleigh Rovers Football Club
  • Greenacres Sports & Social Club
  • Harrow Inn
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Captains Table
  • Manns
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket
  • Tesco Express