CR8 is a postcode district in Croydon, South East, covering 758 active and 371 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CR8 (34%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy (18%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes CR8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CR8 are around £539k, down 2.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CR8 at 196 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 41 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 CR8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR8 postcode area.
23,534
41
£ 61,233 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR8's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £539k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £539k. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Purley Nursery School
Beaumont Primary School
The Hayes Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Thomas More Catholic School
St Nicholas School
The John Fisher School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Londis At Hayling Down Service Station
- Halal Origins
- Card Factory
- Costcutter
- Coughlans
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Purley Cross Guest House
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rafa Portcullis Club
- Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer
- Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree
- Elliott's Bar & Restaurant
- The Jolly Farmer
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd
- Purley Sports Club
- 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse
- Achieve Together
- Baxfood Caribbean
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative Food
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- New Himalaya
- Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan
- Perfect Kebab
- Pizza GoGo
- Polly's Cafe
- + 18 more
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