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.
RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DD.
409
41
£ 62,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Purley Nursery School
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
St Nicholas School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Thomas More Catholic School
Beaumont Primary School
Riddlesdown Collegiate
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CR81DD · Data under Open Government Licence