CR9 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Waldrons, The in Croydon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
The people who live in CR9 1AR are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00005214 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1AR.
575
31
£ 0 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
74% of homes in CR9 1AR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1AR. The average age is 31.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR9 1AR is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heathfield Academy
Howard Primary School
Saffron Valley Collegiate
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Krishna Avanti Primary School
St Peter's Primary School
Park Hill Junior School
Park Hill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bridge General Stores0.5 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy0.9 km
- South End Food Centre0.4 km
- Zee Food & Wine0.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crown And Pepper0.6 km
- Dice Bar & Club1.0 km
- MemoryBox0.8 km
- Royal Standard0.7 km
- The Bulls Head0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Adeena's Kitchen0.5 km
- Byte Cafe0.8 km
- Crepes And Cones0.3 km
- ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.8 km
- Fairfield Halls1.0 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Baris International Food Centre0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Chicken Valley0.7 km
- Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.7 km
- Hazar Pizza0.7 km
- Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.7 km
- Coughlans0.7 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Regents House Hotel0.9 km
- South Park Hotel0.6 km
- Tulsi Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Croydon0.3 km
- Croydon1.3 km
- Waddon1.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Croydon Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91AR · Data under Open Government Licence