CR0 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milne Park East, 0.5km 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 0BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £199k. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00005380 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILNE PARK EAST, CR0 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNE PARK EAST, CR0 0BE.
343
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£ 40,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0BE 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.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, CR0 0BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0BE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
5 sales · Mean £ 235,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 0BE is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Fairchildes Primary School
Meridian High School
Rowdown Primary School
Tudor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Kerala Taste0.8 km
- McColls0.2 km
- Mini Superstore0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Booze Bank0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Calley Down Respite Care Unit0.7 km
- Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.2 km
- Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre0.8 km
- Cafe Dino0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.8 km
- Addington Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.5 km
- West Wickham5.0 km
- Upper Warlingham5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00BE · Data under Open Government Licence