Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

FAIRCHILDES AVENUE, CR0 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRCHILDES AVENUE, CR0 0AN.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR0 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR0 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR0 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairchildes Avenue, 0.7km 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 0AN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00005388 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0AN. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.7%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean23.6%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

6 sales · Mean £ 374,500

Terraced

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR0 0AN has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Fairchildes Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils0.5 km
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Meridian High School

Good600 pupils0.5 km
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Rowdown Primary School

Good335 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Booze Bank1.0 km
  • Central Parade Post Office/SS Central0.8 km
  • Co Op Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Warbank Social Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.3 km
  • Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre1.0 km
  • Cafe Dino0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee New Addington1.0 km
  • Fingers Kebab0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • Companion Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • JFC Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Milne Park Traditional Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hayes (Kent)4.8 km
  • West Wickham5.3 km
  • Upper Warlingham5.6 km