CR9 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from The Waldrons 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 1DF has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00174945 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1DF.
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31
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR9 1DF — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1DF. The average age is 31.4. 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 rates near CR9 1DF are high at 175 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
Saffron Valley Collegiate
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Heathfield Academy
Howard Primary School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
The Minster Junior School
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Polski Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Abad Supermarket0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Bridge General Stores0.3 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy0.2 km
- Vue Cinema0.4 km
- South End Food Centre0.2 km
- Zee Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Crown And Pepper0.0 km
- Dice Bar & Club0.4 km
- MemoryBox0.2 km
- Mr Fox0.4 km
- Royal Standard0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Adeena's Kitchen0.1 km
- Byte Cafe0.2 km
- Crepes And Cones0.3 km
- ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.3 km
- Fairfield Halls0.5 km
- + 150 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Chicken Valley0.1 km
- Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.1 km
- Hazar Pizza0.1 km
- Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.0 km
- Coughlans0.0 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.7 km
- Regents House Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Croydon0.8 km
- East Croydon0.9 km
- South Croydon0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91DF · Data under Open Government Licence