CR8 1DH is a sought-after residential area on Riddlesdown 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 1DH 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £647k, up 21.0% 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00005470 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DH.
409
41
£ 62,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR8 1DH 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 1DH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£647k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £647k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR8 1DH. 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
Detached
£ 730,000
12 sales · Mean £ 683,627
Terraced
£ 680,000
1 sales · Mean £ 680,000
Flat
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 381,666
Semi-Detached
£ 665,000
1 sales · Mean £ 665,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR8 1DH 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
Purley Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Beaumont Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- KK Food And Wine0.8 km
- Shell Foxley (4SUK Ltd)0.8 km
- Station Store0.9 km
- Riddlesdown Pharmacy0.3 km
- News Flash0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Marmaris Cafe0.8 km
- Baxfood Caribbean1.0 km
- Dhabagrillz0.5 km
- Purley Downs Golf Club1.0 km
- Sabores Da Terra1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- King Fish Bar0.8 km
- Perfect Kebab0.5 km
- Chicken World0.8 km
- Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Hot Wok Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Riddlesdown0.3 km
- Purley Station0.8 km
- Kenley1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Riddlesdown Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81DH · Data under Open Government Licence