Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1BQ.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CR9 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CR9 1BQ has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR9 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Croydon 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.

Day-to-day life in CR9 1BQ has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00181005 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1BQ. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.3%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean22.1%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1BQ are high at 252 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.

Anti-social behaviour637
Violence and sexual offences597
Drugs185
Other theft173
Public order165

school Local Schools

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Saffron Valley Collegiate

Good102 pupils0.4 km
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Krishna Avanti Primary School

Good172 pupils0.5 km
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Park Hill Infant School

Outstanding266 pupils0.7 km
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Park Hill Junior School

Good363 pupils0.7 km
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Heathfield Academy

Outstanding349 pupils0.7 km
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Howard Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km
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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

Good0.8 km
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The Minster Junior School

Good0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Bridge General Stores0.5 km
  • Mleczko Delikatesy0.2 km
  • Vue Cinema0.2 km
  • South End Food Centre0.5 km
  • Zee Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 87 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Crown And Pepper0.3 km
  • Dice Bar & Club0.2 km
  • MemoryBox0.1 km
  • Mr Fox0.2 km
  • Royal Standard0.3 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

169 nearby
  • Adeena's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Byte Cafe0.1 km
  • Crepes And Cones0.6 km
  • ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.2 km
  • Fairfield Halls0.2 km
  • + 164 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Abad Supermarket0.3 km
  • Daily Fresh Supermarket0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Chicken Valley0.2 km
  • Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Hazar Pizza0.2 km
  • Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.2 km
  • Coughlans0.2 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.7 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.5 km
  • Regents House Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • South Park Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Croydon0.6 km
  • Croydon0.8 km
  • West Croydon0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • George Street Tram Stop0.2 km
  • George Street Tram Stop0.3 km
  • Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.4 km
  • Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.4 km
  • Church Street Tram Stop0.4 km