CR2 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Brambledown Road, 0.8km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Croydon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR2 0BN is 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 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £907k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00005170 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAMBLEDOWN ROAD, CR2 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMBLEDOWN ROAD, CR2 0BN.
303
41
£ 64,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0BN 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0BN combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£907k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £907k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0BN. The average age is 41.2. 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 & 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
£ 891,250
2 sales · Mean £ 891,250
Semi-Detached
£ 1,008,750
2 sales · Mean £ 1,008,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0BN has low crime rates — 27 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
St Peter's Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Harris Academy Purley
Coombe Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Baris International Food Centre0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hayesthorpe Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge South Croydon0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purley Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.3 km
- Purley Oaks0.8 km
- South Croydon1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20BN · Data under Open Government Licence