CR0 5PN is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Addiscombe in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Addiscombe West ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 5PN are sourced from Output Area E00005231 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR0 5PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR0 5PN.
303
36
£ 63,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 5PN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CR0 5PN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 5PN. The average age is 36.4. 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 5PN has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tunstall Nursery School
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Ark Blake Academy
Chaffinch Brook School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
John Wood School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- All In 10.6 km
- Varshni0.8 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Day 1 Food And Wine0.8 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Flexistay Addiscombe Aparthotel0.5 km
- Westciti Caroco Aparthotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mynd Spirit0.6 km
- The Cricketers0.4 km
- Alma Tavern0.6 km
- Claret & Ale0.7 km
- Porter & Sorter1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- AM Cafe And Bakes0.8 km
- Baileys Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Davinci0.7 km
- FILTR By Coromandel Coast0.9 km
- J & D Kebab0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Croydon International Food Center1.0 km
- Freshco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Flavour Boss Jerk Centre1.0 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Newroz Grill1.0 km
- Ossie's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon1.0 km
- West Croydon1.7 km
- South Croydon1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sandilands Tram Stop0.0 km
- Sandilands Tram Stop0.0 km
- Sandilands Tram Stop0.0 km
- Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.4 km
- Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR05PN · Data under Open Government Licence