Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WISBOROUGH ROAD, CR2 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISBOROUGH ROAD, CR2 0DR.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0DR 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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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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 0DR combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£845k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £845k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

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

CR2 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Wisborough Road, 0.1km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR2 0DR is 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 45, 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k, down 10.1% year-on-year. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00005183 (shared with 7 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 0DR. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 800,000

11 sales · Mean £ 842,272

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

CR2 0DR has low crime rates — 11 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.4 km
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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils1.2 km
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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils1.5 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Coombe Wood School

Good787 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.3 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.3 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ingleside Childrens Home0.9 km
  • Hunters Lodge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.9 km
  • Purley Oaks1.3 km
  • South Croydon1.9 km