CR2 0AA is a sought-after residential area on Beechwood Road, 0.8km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0AA offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £808k, down 19.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00005180 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AA.
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£ 68,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR2 0AA's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £808k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £808k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0AA. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 760,000
10 sales · Mean £ 778,700
Flat
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Detached
£ 795,000
4 sales · Mean £ 851,250
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0AA has low crime rates — 23 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
Ridgeway Primary School
Purley Oaks Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
St Peter's Primary School
Harris Academy Purley
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bashford & Co0.4 km
- Elmfield Way News0.4 km
- Elmfield Wines0.4 km
- Drinks On Tap Ltd0.6 km
- The Wine Cellar0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Eats Cafe0.6 km
- Hunters Lodge0.3 km
- Sanderstead Tandoori0.3 km
- Amigos Burger Lounge0.8 km
- Cantinho Do Nando0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.4 km
- Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.6 km
- Krunk0.9 km
- Ozzies Charcoal0.8 km
- SP Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purley Arms0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.3 km
- Purley Oaks0.7 km
- South Croydon1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20AA · Data under Open Government Licence