Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CATOR CRESCENT, CR0 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATOR CRESCENT, CR0 0BL.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR0 0BL 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR0 0BL's 60% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £446k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CR0 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cator Crescent, 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 0BL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £446k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00005383 (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 0BL. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean24.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 357,500

8 sales · Mean £ 349,500

Terraced

£ 398,000

9 sales · Mean £ 416,444

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

Crime around CR0 0BL is moderate at 50 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour41
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Fairchildes Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils0.3 km
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Meridian High School

Good600 pupils0.3 km
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Rowdown Primary School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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Tudor Academy

Good573 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Kerala Taste0.8 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • Mini Superstore0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Booze Bank1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Warbank Social Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Calley Down Respite Care Unit0.8 km
  • Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
  • Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.1 km
  • Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre1.0 km
  • Cafe Dino0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.7 km
  • Addington Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • Companion Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hayes (Kent)4.5 km
  • West Wickham5.0 km
  • Upper Warlingham6.0 km