Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

EAST HILL, CR2 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST HILL, CR2 0AL.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0AL 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR2 0AL's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CR2 0AL is a sought-after residential area on East Hill, 0.9km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR2 0AL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00005507 (shared with 10 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 0AL. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,217,000

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

CR2 0AL has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.4 km
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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.9 km
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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils1.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Drinks On Tap Ltd1.0 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.5 km
  • Brighton Road Supermarket1.0 km
  • Love Hemp1.0 km
  • One Stop Shop1.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Eats Cafe1.0 km
  • Hunters Lodge0.6 km
  • Sanderstead Tandoori0.5 km
  • Purley Downs Golf Club0.8 km
  • Station Cafe0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.5 km
  • Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.7 km
  • Ozzies Charcoal1.0 km
  • Golden Bowl1.0 km
  • Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Purley Arms1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.5 km
  • Purley Oaks0.7 km
  • Riddlesdown1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sanderstead Rail Station0.5 km