CR0 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Henrys Drive, 1.1km from New Addington in Croydon. Administratively it sits within New Addington South ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR0 0AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 4.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00005384 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING HENRYS DRIVE, CR0 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HENRYS DRIVE, CR0 0AJ.
301
39
£ 40,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CR0 0AJ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0AJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
4 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Flat
£ 262,000
5 sales · Mean £ 269,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 0AJ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fairchildes Primary School
Meridian High School
Rowdown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- Maxy Superstore0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.5 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- JFC Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Milne Park Traditional Fish And Chips0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.6 km
- West Wickham5.3 km
- Woldingham6.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00AJ · Data under Open Government Licence