Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

MELBURY GARDENS, CR2 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBURY GARDENS, CR2 0DQ.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0DQ 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CR2 0DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £757k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £757k 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 0DQ is a sought-after residential area on Melbury Gardens, 0.7km from Sanderstead in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0DQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £757k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00005513 (shared with 10 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 0DQ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
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

£ 757,500

2 sales · Mean £ 757,500

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

CR2 0DQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils0.8 km
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Atwood Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.4 km
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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Outstanding2062 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Priscilla's Tea Room0.8 km
  • Saray Grill & Bar0.9 km
  • FILTR1.0 km
  • The Med Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Cook0.9 km
  • Sinbad Tech0.7 km
  • SMAK Bites1.0 km
  • VRM News Agent0.9 km
  • KK Food And Wine1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • New Bamboo0.9 km
  • King Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Riddlesdown1.1 km
  • Sanderstead1.2 km
  • Purley Oaks1.3 km