Area Analysis Croydon, South East

CR8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR8 postcode area.

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Population

23,534

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 61,233 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £539,476 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.0%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1343
Anti-social behaviour840
Vehicle crime422
Other theft392
Burglary337

school Local Schools

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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils
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The Hayes Primary School

Good405 pupils
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils
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The John Fisher School

Good1189 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Londis At Hayling Down Service Station
  • Halal Origins
  • Card Factory
  • Costcutter
  • Coughlans
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd
  • Purley Sports Club
  • 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse
  • Achieve Together
  • Baxfood Caribbean
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Operative Food
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • New Himalaya
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan
  • Perfect Kebab
  • Pizza GoGo
  • Polly's Cafe
  • + 18 more