CR0 8YB is a sought-after residential area on Marigold Way, 0.8km from Shirley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Shirley North ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
For families considering a move, CR0 8YB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 13.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 8YB are sourced from Output Area E00005652 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARIGOLD WAY, CR0 8YB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARIGOLD WAY, CR0 8YB.
243
43
£ 61,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 8YB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CR0 8YB — age 43, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 8YB. The average age is 43.3. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 212,500
14 sales · Mean £ 222,464
Detached
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 8YB has low crime rates — 13 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Orchard Way Primary School
Orchard Park High School
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Monks Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op Late Store0.5 km
- Greens Super Food0.5 km
- Magic Food And Wine0.6 km
- Wild Bean Cafe/BP Service Station/Shirley Connect0.6 km
- Jevin Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Abra Kebabra0.6 km
- Angulina0.5 km
- Happy Dolphin0.9 km
- Methodist Church Home For The Elderly0.9 km
- Q Cafe0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- 08 Express Chinese Cuisine0.6 km
- Dans Garden Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Hot 4 You0.8 km
- The Spices0.6 km
- Komur Meze Grill0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elmers End2.1 km
- Eden Park2.2 km
- West Wickham2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR08YB · Data under Open Government Licence