CR8 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Partridge Knoll, 0.6km from Little Roke in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR8 1BS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00005478 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARTRIDGE KNOLL, CR8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARTRIDGE KNOLL, CR8 1BS.
442
33
£ 64,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR8 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR8 1BS. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 258,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR8 1BS has low crime rates — 22 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
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
St Nicholas School
Beaumont Primary School
Purley Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Thomas More Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Purley Dragon1.0 km
- Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
- Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan1.0 km
- Perfect Kebab0.4 km
- Chicken World0.9 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Coughlans0.8 km
- Groveland Bon Bon1.0 km
- Khalpeys0.9 km
- Oxfam Purley1.0 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Pizza Express0.9 km
- Star Express Cafe0.9 km
- Superfryer0.8 km
- Baxfood Caribbean0.8 km
- Consensus Caring Homes Group0.8 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Purley Cross Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 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 Tree1.0 km
- Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
- Rafa Portcullis Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Purley Station0.7 km
- Riddlesdown0.7 km
- Reedham (London)1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81BS · Data under Open Government Licence