CR0 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 0BZ 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00005379 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR0 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR0 0BZ.
345
37
£ 40,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR0 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0BZ. The average age is 37.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 0BZ has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Rowdown Primary School
Fairchildes Primary School
Meridian High School
Tudor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Kerala Taste0.9 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Mini Superstore0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- Booze Bank0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Calley Down Respite Care Unit0.7 km
- Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.5 km
- Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre0.6 km
- Cafe Dino0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Addington Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- China Garden0.4 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- JFC Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.5 km
- West Wickham4.9 km
- Upper Warlingham5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00BZ · Data under Open Government Licence