Area Analysis Croydon, London

CR4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CR4 postcode area.

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Population

85,073

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,659 /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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

60% of CR4's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.

home £387,808 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR4 is a postcode district in Croydon, London, covering 901 active and 1100 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CR4 (28%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a diverse, fast-changing inner-city area with a high proportion of new arrivals (25%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes CR4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CR4 are around £387k, down 8.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CR4 at 255 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, CR4 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CR4 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 / British40.5%
Asian / British Asian23.0%
Black / African / Caribbean24.6%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7391
Anti-social behaviour4490
Vehicle crime1838
Other theft1439
Criminal damage and arson1436

school Local Schools

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Liberty Primary

Good416 pupils
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Lonesome Primary School

Good366 pupils
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Bond Primary School

Good408 pupils
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Haslemere Primary School

Good403 pupils
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St Mark's Primary School

Good222 pupils
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The Sherwood School

Good360 pupils
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Cranmer Primary School

Good543 pupils
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Gorringe Park Primary School

Good422 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Nobi Halal
  • Krishna Convenience
  • Superdrug Stores Plc
  • Friends Food and Wine
  • 7 Days
  • + 76 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Elmwood Lawn Tennis Club
  • Kings Arms Public House
  • Miller & Carter
  • Mitcham Conservative Club Ltd
  • Mitcham Golf Club
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Streatham Road Cafe
  • The Togetherness Centre
  • AFIA Cuisine
  • AK Kitchen
  • Auntie B's Kitchen
  • + 50 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda
  • Co Op
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Morleys
  • Oysters
  • China Garden Express
  • PFC Grill
  • Dragon Inn
  • + 25 more