CR3 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Hillcrest Road, 0.6km from Whyteleafe in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Kenley ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR3 0DG 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. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £586k, down 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR3 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00174957 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST ROAD, CR3 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST ROAD, CR3 0DG.
296
42
£ 64,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR3 0DG 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, CR3 0DG combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£586k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £586k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR3 0DG. The average age is 41.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 586,500
4 sales · Mean £ 577,820
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR3 0DG has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kenley Primary School
Whyteleafe Primary School
Hamsey Green Primary
Warlingham School
Riddlesdown Collegiate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Whyteleafe Sports Centre0.9 km
- Whyteleafe Tavern0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Kindred Bakery0.5 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Whyteleafe Post Office0.5 km
- BP Express0.2 km
- Whyteleafe Express0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Revolution Recreation Ltd0.7 km
- Whyteleafe Cafe0.5 km
- Dzert0.5 km
- Whyteleafe Free Church0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pot Noodle0.4 km
- Salisburys Fish Bar0.6 km
- Whyteleafe Pizza and Grill0.6 km
- Burger Nation0.5 km
- Kebab Master0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whyteleafe Station0.3 km
- Whyteleafe0.4 km
- Upper Warlingham0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Maple Road0.2 km
- Windsor Court0.3 km
- Whyteleafe Rail Station0.3 km
- Whyteleafe Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR30DG · Data under Open Government Licence