CR2 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Timberling Gardens, 1.1km 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 0AW offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, up 178.6% 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00005506 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIMBERLING GARDENS, CR2 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIMBERLING GARDENS, CR2 0AW.
261
44
£ 68,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0AW combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£360k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 178.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0AW. The average age is 43.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 571,500
2 sales · Mean £ 571,500
Semi-Detached
£ 570,000
1 sales · Mean £ 570,000
Flat
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 216,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0AW has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Ridgeway Primary School
Purley Oaks Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Harris Academy Purley
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Purley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Drinks On Tap Ltd0.8 km
- The Wine Cellar0.3 km
- Brighton Road Supermarket0.7 km
- Brockley Food & Wine1.0 km
- Holts1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Eats Cafe0.8 km
- Hunters Lodge0.5 km
- Sanderstead Tandoori0.3 km
- Amigos Burger Lounge0.8 km
- Costa Coffee @ Hayling Down Service Station0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.7 km
- Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.4 km
- Krunk0.9 km
- Ozzies Charcoal0.7 km
- SP Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- + 6 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
- Sanderstead0.4 km
- Purley Oaks0.4 km
- Riddlesdown1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.3 km
- Purley Oaks Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20AW · Data under Open Government Licence