CR6 9AU is a safe, established residential area on Tithe Pit Shaw Lane, 0.7km from Hamsey Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR6, CR6 9AU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR6 9AU are sourced from Output Area E00005484 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TITHE PIT SHAW LANE, CR6 9AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TITHE PIT SHAW LANE, CR6 9AU.
394
42
£ 57,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR6 9AU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR6 9AU combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£665k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £665k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR6 9AU. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 565,000
2 sales · Mean £ 565,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR6 9AU has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Warlingham School
Hamsey Green Primary
Atwood Primary School
Kenley Primary School
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Whyteleafe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co Op Supermarket0.4 km
- Londis0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Warlingham Rugby Football Club Bar0.6 km
- Croydon Post Office0.6 km
- Greenacres Sports & Social Club1.0 km
- John Fisher Sports Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blakes Jungle Ltd0.3 km
- Corner House Tearoom0.3 km
- N. Joy Bar & Lounge0.3 km
- Panahar0.3 km
- Samsara Indian Restaurant And Bar0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Charlie's Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Favourite Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
- Manns0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whyteleafe Station1.3 km
- Upper Warlingham1.3 km
- Whyteleafe1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tithepit Shaw Lane0.1 km
- Warlingham School0.2 km
- Hamsey Green0.4 km
- Hamsey Green0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR69AU · Data under Open Government Licence