CR8 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Riddlesdown Road, 1.0km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR8 1DJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £513k, down 8.0% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00005462 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DJ.
436
41
£ 62,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR8 1DJ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR8 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £513k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR8 1DJ. The average age is 41.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
4 sales · Mean £ 370,500
Detached
£ 852,500
8 sales · Mean £ 817,977
Semi-Detached
£ 794,000
3 sales · Mean £ 759,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR8 1DJ has low crime rates — 20 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Purley Nursery School
Thomas More Catholic School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Purley
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Purley Oaks Primary School
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- News Flash0.7 km
- Coughlans0.7 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.7 km
- Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.7 km
- Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.8 km
- The Jolly Farmer0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse0.8 km
- Costa @ Tesco0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- DanThai Restaurant0.8 km
- Ege Restaurant0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.7 km
- Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan0.9 km
- China City0.7 km
- Chinese Moon0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Purley Station0.6 km
- Purley Oaks0.9 km
- Riddlesdown0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81DJ · Data under Open Government Licence