CR2 0BP is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Road, 1.2km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Croydon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0BP 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £737k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00005166 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, CR2 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, CR2 0BP.
402
39
£ 64,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0BP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0BP combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£737k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £737k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0BP. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 720,000
3 sales · Mean £ 686,666
Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
Flat
£ 312,000
4 sales · Mean £ 302,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0BP 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.
school Local Schools
Purley Oaks Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
St Peter's Primary School
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Harris Academy Purley
Heathfield Academy
Ridgeway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Coughlans0.4 km
- Love Hemp0.2 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
- Star Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km
- Croham Park Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Hayesthorpe Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Coco And Nut Coffee0.8 km
- Amera Rani0.5 km
- Ingleside Childrens Home0.5 km
- Small Dragon0.5 km
- Taste Of Bengal Restaurant0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.5 km
- Baris International Food Centre0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- CB Sezen0.5 km
- Golden Bowl0.8 km
- Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown And Sceptre0.6 km
- Down South At Whelans0.9 km
- Smash Burger Box At Whelans0.9 km
- The Purley Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.7 km
- South Croydon0.8 km
- Purley Oaks1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20BP · Data under Open Government Licence