Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

BRAMBLEDOWN ROAD, CR2 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMBLEDOWN ROAD, CR2 0BL.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 59,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0BL 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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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CR2 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £698k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £698k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.7% year-on-year.

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

CR2 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Brambledown Road, 0.8km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £698k, down 35.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00005184 (shared with 3 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 0BL. 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

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 950,000

4 sales · Mean £ 960,000

Flat

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 321,666

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

CR2 0BL has low crime rates — 26 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime19
Burglary9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.5 km
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Outstanding353 pupils1.0 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.3 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.3 km
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Coombe Wood School

Good787 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.6 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.6 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.6 km
  • Drinks On Tap Ltd0.4 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.4 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Canary Cafe0.8 km
  • Eats Cafe0.4 km
  • Hunters Lodge0.1 km
  • Sanderstead Tandoori0.4 km
  • Amigos Burger Lounge0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Baris International Food Centre0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.6 km
  • Morleys Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.7 km
  • Krunk0.7 km
  • Ozzies Charcoal0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hayesthorpe Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Purley Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.3 km
  • Purley Oaks0.7 km
  • South Croydon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Sanderstead Rail Station0.4 km