CR9 1PD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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.
Day-to-day life in CR9 1PD has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (333 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1PD are sourced from Output Area E00181005 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1PD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1PD.
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34
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1PD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CR9 1PD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1PD. 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
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 1PD are high at 333 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
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic High School
The Minster Junior School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Adam's Cafe0.9 km
- The Orchard0.8 km
- The Oval Tavern0.9 km
- Tota Cafe1.0 km
- Early Learners0.3 km
- + 158 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Polski Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl UK0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Jamee Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Plug0.5 km
- Faith Wok0.1 km
- George Street Express / Oceannet Online0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme0.2 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.3 km
- Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.1 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.2 km
- Market Tavern0.1 km
- The Skylark0.9 km
- The Surrey Cricketers0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Chang Cheng0.7 km
- Cheeky Fish0.8 km
- Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Chicken World Peri Peri0.2 km
- Donburi And Co Croydon0.6 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.5 km
- West Croydon0.6 km
- Croydon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- George Street Tram Stop0.1 km
- George Street Tram Stop0.1 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.3 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.3 km
- Church Street Tram Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91PD · Data under Open Government Licence