Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR6 9BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR6 9BW.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 57,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR6 9BW 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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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 40, CR6 9BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CR6 9BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Hamsey Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For families considering a move, CR6 9BW represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CR6 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00005500 (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 CR6 9BW. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

CR6 9BW has low crime rates — 20 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 offences41
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Warlingham School

Good1465 pupils0.6 km
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Hamsey Green Primary

Good351 pupils0.8 km
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Warlingham Village Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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Atwood Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co Op Supermarket0.2 km
  • Londis0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Warlingham Rugby Football Club Bar0.5 km
  • Croydon Post Office0.3 km
  • Greenacres Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • John Fisher Sports Club0.6 km
  • Warlingham Sports Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blakes Jungle Ltd0.3 km
  • Corner House Tearoom0.2 km
  • N. Joy Bar & Lounge0.3 km
  • Panahar0.3 km
  • Samsara Indian Restaurant And Bar0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Charlie's Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Favourite Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.3 km
  • Manns0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upper Warlingham1.7 km
  • Whyteleafe Station1.8 km
  • Whyteleafe2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamsey Green0.2 km
  • Hamsey Green0.2 km
  • Tithepit Shaw Lane0.5 km
  • Verdayne Gardens0.5 km