CR8 1AT is a well-regarded residential area on Pearson Close, 0.5km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR8, CR8 1AT offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CR8 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00005469 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEARSON CLOSE, CR8 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARSON CLOSE, CR8 1AT.
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£ 62,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR8 1AT 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
CR8 1AT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR8 1AT. The average age is 43.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR8 1AT is above average at 93 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
Purley Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Thomas More Catholic School
St Nicholas School
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Beaumont Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Purley Dragon1.0 km
- Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.4 km
- Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan0.5 km
- Perfect Kebab1.0 km
- China City0.3 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Coughlans0.4 km
- Groveland Bon Bon1.0 km
- Khalpeys0.4 km
- Oxfam Purley0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery0.5 km
- Pizza Express0.4 km
- Star Express Cafe0.4 km
- Superfryer0.3 km
- Baxfood Caribbean0.3 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Purley Cross Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.4 km
- The Jolly Farmer0.4 km
- Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.4 km
- Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Purley Station0.2 km
- Riddlesdown1.0 km
- Reedham (London)1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Purley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81AT · Data under Open Government Licence