CR2 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Heathhurst Road, 0.9km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward and the Croydon South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £782k, up 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00005184 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHHURST ROAD, CR2 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHHURST ROAD, CR2 0BB.
249
41
£ 59,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0BB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR2 0BB's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £782k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £782k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0BB. The average age is 41.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 755,000
6 sales · Mean £ 780,333
Detached
£ 740,000
2 sales · Mean £ 740,000
Flat
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0BB 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.
school Local Schools
Purley Oaks Primary School
Ridgeway 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
22 nearby- Bashford & Co0.6 km
- Elmfield Way News0.6 km
- Elmfield Wines0.6 km
- Drinks On Tap Ltd0.5 km
- The Wine Cellar0.2 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Canary Cafe0.9 km
- Eats Cafe0.5 km
- Hunters Lodge0.2 km
- Sanderstead Tandoori0.2 km
- Amigos Burger Lounge0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Baris International Food Centre0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.6 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.5 km
- Krunk0.7 km
- Ozzies Charcoal0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hayesthorpe Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge South Croydon0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purley Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.1 km
- Purley Oaks0.6 km
- South Croydon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.2 km
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