Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

DOWNS COURT ROAD, CR8 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS COURT ROAD, CR8 1BF.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1BF 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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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR8 1BF's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £561k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £561k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 54.1% year-on-year.

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

CR8 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Downs Court Road, 0.7km from Little Roke in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR8, CR8 1BF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £561k, down 54.1% year-on-year. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00005472 (shared with 12 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 1BF. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 395,000

4 sales · Mean £ 383,750

Semi-Detached

£ 551,250

4 sales · Mean £ 546,875

Detached

£ 910,000

3 sales · Mean £ 830,000

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

CR8 1BF has low crime rates — 21 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime13
Public order8
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.0 km
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.2 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.5 km
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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Outstanding2062 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Coughlans0.8 km
  • Khalpeys0.9 km
  • Oxfam Purley0.9 km
  • Purley Express0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • Star Express Cafe0.9 km
  • Superfryer0.8 km
  • Baxfood Caribbean0.8 km
  • Consensus Caring Homes Group0.9 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan1.0 km
  • Perfect Kebab0.4 km
  • Chicken World1.0 km
  • China City0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.8 km
  • The Jolly Farmer0.8 km
  • Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.9 km
  • Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Riddlesdown0.6 km
  • Purley Station0.6 km
  • Kenley1.0 km