CR9 1AT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Croydon, South 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.
CR9 1AT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (282 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00180963 (shared with 84 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1AT.
308
31
£ 46,000 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CR9 1AT is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1AT. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CR9 1AT are high at 282 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Chestnut Park Primary School
Saffron Valley Collegiate
Krishna Avanti Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- African Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Atara Nail Bar0.9 km
- Big Wharf0.5 km
- Croydon Convenience Store0.7 km
- David Lean Cinema0.6 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Regents House Hotel0.7 km
- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.3 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.2 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Cronx Tap0.6 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.4 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.2 km
- Market Tavern0.5 km
- The Surrey Cricketers1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- Coffee Cup House0.7 km
- Ponte Nuovo0.6 km
- Project B (Events Venue)0.4 km
- The Spread Eagle0.5 km
- Uasc Summer School Cooking0.8 km
- + 152 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Rio's Piri Piri0.5 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Mei Fo House0.9 km
- Chang Cheng0.9 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Gucio Delicatessen0.8 km
- Polski Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Croydon International Food Center0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Croydon0.2 km
- East Croydon0.5 km
- Croydon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.2 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.2 km
- West Croydon Rail Station0.3 km
- Centrale Tram Stop0.3 km
- West Croydon Tram Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91AT · Data under Open Government Licence