Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AE.

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Population

452

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CR2 0AE 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CR2 0AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £613k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £613k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR2 0AE 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 0AE offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £613k. 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 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00005180 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0AE. 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

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 787,500

6 sales · Mean £ 789,166

Semi-Detached

£ 725,000

7 sales · Mean £ 707,142

Flat

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 308,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR2 0AE has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime20
Other theft10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.6 km
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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Outstanding353 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.4 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.4 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.5 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.5 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.5 km
  • Drinks On Tap Ltd0.6 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.3 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Eats Cafe0.6 km
  • Hunters Lodge0.3 km
  • Sanderstead Tandoori0.3 km
  • Amigos Burger Lounge0.7 km
  • Cantinho Do Nando0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.5 km
  • Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.6 km
  • Krunk0.8 km
  • Ozzies Charcoal0.8 km
  • SP Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Purley Arms0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.2 km
  • Purley Oaks0.6 km
  • South Croydon1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sanderstead Rail Station0.2 km