CR0 2FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sydenham Road, 0.7km from South Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR0 2FJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 2FJ are sourced from Output Area E00005225 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2FJ.
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35
£ 46,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR0 2FJ has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 2FJ. The average age is 34.6. 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
£ 313,500
14 sales · Mean £ 311,711
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 2FJ is moderate at 84 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
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Ark Blake Academy
Chaffinch Brook School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Tunstall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Selections0.5 km
- Sydenham News Food & Wine0.8 km
- Varshni0.4 km
- Faith Wok1.0 km
- Aayush0.8 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- AM Cafe And Bakes0.4 km
- Baileys Cafe0.9 km
- J & D Kebab0.8 km
- Jamaican Vibes Restaurant0.4 km
- Palace Express0.9 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Welcome Selhurst0.9 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.9 km
- Croydon International Food Center0.4 km
- Lidl Superstore0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Flavour Boss Jerk Centre0.4 km
- Newroz Grill0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Quik Bite1.0 km
- Elroy's Chicken And Pizza0.5 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.7 km
- Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Westciti Caroco Aparthotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bishops Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Front Room0.9 km
- The Cricketers0.9 km
- Alma Tavern0.8 km
- Porter & Sorter0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.6 km
- West Croydon0.6 km
- Selhurst1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR02FJ · Data under Open Government Licence