Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

MARLINGS CLOSE, CR3 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLINGS CLOSE, CR3 0DH.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR3 0DH 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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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR3 0DH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

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

CR3 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Marlings Close, 0.6km from Whyteleafe in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Kenley ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR3, CR3 0DH 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR3 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00174959 (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 CR3 0DH. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 512,500

8 sales · Mean £ 525,375

Detached

£ 750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 750,000

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

CR3 0DH has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Kenley Primary School

Good186 pupils0.4 km
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Whyteleafe Primary School

Good459 pupils0.5 km
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Hamsey Green Primary

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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Warlingham School

Good1465 pupils1.4 km
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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Outstanding2062 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Whyteleafe Sports Centre0.9 km
  • Whyteleafe Tavern0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Kindred Bakery0.6 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Whyteleafe Post Office0.6 km
  • BP Express0.4 km
  • Whyteleafe Express0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Revolution Recreation Ltd0.9 km
  • Whyteleafe Cafe0.6 km
  • Dzert0.6 km
  • Whyteleafe Free Church0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pot Noodle0.6 km
  • Salisburys Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Whyteleafe Pizza and Grill0.7 km
  • Burger Nation0.6 km
  • Kebab Master0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whyteleafe0.4 km
  • Whyteleafe Station0.4 km
  • Upper Warlingham0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Maple Road0.4 km
  • Windsor Court0.4 km
  • Maple Road0.4 km
  • Windsor Court0.4 km
  • Whyteleafe Rail Station0.5 km