CR8 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Godstone Mount, 0.5km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.
CR8 1BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 46.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00005474 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GODSTONE MOUNT, CR8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODSTONE MOUNT, CR8 1BA.
374
42
£ 62,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR8 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR8 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 46.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR8 1BA. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 236,250
10 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR8 1BA has low crime rates — 32 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
St Nicholas School
Purley Nursery School
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Beaumont Primary School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Thomas More Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Local Grocery Store1.0 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Coughlans0.6 km
- Groveland Bon Bon0.8 km
- Khalpeys0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Polly's Cafe1.0 km
- Purley Dragon0.8 km
- Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.6 km
- Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan0.7 km
- Perfect Kebab0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wattenden Arms1.0 km
- Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.6 km
- The Jolly Farmer0.6 km
- Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.7 km
- Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- Star Express Cafe0.7 km
- Superfryer0.5 km
- Baxfood Caribbean0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Purley Cross Guest House0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Purley Station0.4 km
- Riddlesdown0.8 km
- Reedham (London)0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Purley Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81BA · Data under Open Government Licence