Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SELSDON ROAD, CR2 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELSDON ROAD, CR2 0DF.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0DF 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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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0DF combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£807k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £807k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CR2 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Selsdon Road, 0.7km 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 0DF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £807k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00005176 (shared with 8 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 0DF. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

5 sales · Mean £ 693,500

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

CR2 0DF has low crime rates — 16 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary7
Vehicle crime7
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Outstanding353 pupils1.0 km
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Coombe Wood School

Good787 pupils1.3 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.4 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.4 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.6 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.6 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.6 km
  • Coughlans0.8 km
  • Love Hemp0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Canary Cafe0.9 km
  • Coco And Nut Coffee0.7 km
  • Amera Rani0.8 km
  • Ingleside Childrens Home0.4 km
  • Small Dragon0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Baris International Food Centre0.9 km
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • CB Sezen0.8 km
  • Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Station Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Purley Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.6 km
  • Purley Oaks1.0 km
  • South Croydon1.2 km