Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HARMAN PLACE, CR8 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARMAN PLACE, CR8 1AX.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1AX 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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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR8 1AX's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £929k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £929k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CR8 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Harman Place, 0.9km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR8 1AX is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £929k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00005462 (shared with 17 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 1AX. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.1%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 929,000

1 sales · Mean £ 929,000

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

CR8 1AX has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour41
Vehicle crime14
Burglary10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.1 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils1.4 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Coughlans0.6 km
  • Khalpeys0.6 km
  • Oxfam Purley0.6 km
  • Purley Express0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery0.5 km
  • Pizza Express0.7 km
  • Star Express Cafe0.7 km
  • Superfryer0.6 km
  • 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse0.7 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.6 km
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • China City0.6 km
  • Chinese Moon0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.6 km
  • Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
  • Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.7 km
  • The Jolly Farmer0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Station0.5 km
  • Riddlesdown0.9 km
  • Purley Oaks1.0 km