Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DD.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1DD 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR8 1DD combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£640k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £640k 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 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Riddlesdown Road, 0.9km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR8, CR8 1DD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% 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 — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00005470 (shared with 14 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 1DD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian18.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 460,000

15 sales · Mean £ 460,600

Detached

£ 1,045,000

9 sales · Mean £ 1,069,346

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

CR8 1DD has low crime rates — 15 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime8
Other theft4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.4 km
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.5 km
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Riddlesdown Collegiate

Outstanding2062 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Coughlans0.8 km
  • Khalpeys0.8 km
  • Oxfam Purley0.9 km
  • Purley Express0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery0.9 km
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • Star Express Cafe0.9 km
  • Superfryer0.8 km
  • 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse1.0 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan1.0 km
  • Perfect Kebab0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • China City0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Riddlesdown0.5 km
  • Purley Station0.6 km
  • Kenley1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Riddlesdown Rail Station0.5 km