CR2 is a postcode district in Croydon, London, covering 979 active and 1166 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CR2 (24%) 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 (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CR2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CR2 are around £444k, down 6.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CR2 at 169 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 CR2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
CR2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR2 postcode area.
61,044
41
£ 60,293 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
CR2 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £444k. Property prices are trending down 6.2% 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 Oaks Primary School
Gresham Primary School
Greenvale Primary School
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
St Giles School
Red Gates School
Ridgeway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Londis
- Londis
- Londis - Brighton Road Supermarket
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Bashford & Co
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Croham Park Bed & Breakfast
- Hayesthorpe Hotel
- South Park Hotel
- Travelodge South Croydon
- Birch Selsdon
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Coco And Nut Coffee
- Amera Rani
- Amigos Burger Lounge
- Baptist Church Hall
- Blakes Jungle Ltd
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Baris International Food Centre
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Justin Green Grocery Shop
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's Local
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Crown And Sceptre
- Down South At Whelans
- Golden Beer Ark Micropub
- Smash Burger Box At Whelans
- The Purley Arms
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Morleys Fried Chicken
- New Bamboo
- Number One Chinese Cuisine
- Oriental Kitchen
- Ozzies Charcoal
- + 28 more
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