Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HILLVIEW CLOSE, CR8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLVIEW CLOSE, CR8 1AU.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR8 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £517k, 60% 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. Property prices average £517k. Property prices are trending up 11.7% year-on-year.

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

CR8 1AU is a mixed residential area on Hillview Close, 0.6km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For families considering a move, CR8 1AU represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £517k, up 11.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00005473 (shared with 44 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 CR8 1AU. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.8%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 491,250

28 sales · Mean £ 496,149

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

Crime around CR8 1AU is moderate at 74 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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour91
Shoplifting30
Other theft29
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils1.3 km
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Coughlans0.4 km
  • Khalpeys0.4 km
  • Oxfam Purley0.4 km
  • Purley Express0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery0.4 km
  • Pizza Express0.5 km
  • Star Express Cafe0.5 km
  • Superfryer0.4 km
  • Baxfood Caribbean0.4 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.4 km
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan0.6 km
  • China City0.4 km
  • Chinese Moon0.5 km
  • Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Station0.3 km
  • Riddlesdown1.0 km
  • Reedham (London)1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Purley Rail Station0.3 km