CR9 1PB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1PB are sourced from Output Area E00174938 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1PB.
187
30
£ 0 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1PB 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
52% of CR9 1PB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1PB. The average age is 30.1. 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 1PB are high at 184 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
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 Junior School
Park Hill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Bridge General Stores0.3 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy0.2 km
- Vue Cinema0.3 km
- South End Food Centre0.3 km
- Zee Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Crown And Pepper0.1 km
- Dice Bar & Club0.3 km
- MemoryBox0.1 km
- Mr Fox0.3 km
- Royal Standard0.1 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- Adeena's Kitchen0.2 km
- Byte Cafe0.1 km
- Crepes And Cones0.4 km
- ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.3 km
- Fairfield Halls0.4 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Abad Supermarket0.4 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Chicken Valley0.0 km
- Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.0 km
- Hazar Pizza0.0 km
- Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.0 km
- Coughlans0.0 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.7 km
- Regents House Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- South Park Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Croydon0.7 km
- East Croydon0.8 km
- South Croydon1.0 km
Bus Stops
- George Street Tram Stop0.4 km
- George Street Tram Stop0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91PB · Data under Open Government Licence