CR9 1QE 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.
CR9 1QE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 34 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 — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (308 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1QE are sourced from Output Area E00181005 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1QE.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1QE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CR9 1QE 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 1QE. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CR9 1QE are high at 308 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
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Heathfield Academy
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
The Minster Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Bridge General Stores0.6 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy0.2 km
- Vue Cinema0.1 km
- South End Food Centre0.6 km
- Zee Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Crown And Pepper0.4 km
- Dice Bar & Club0.1 km
- MemoryBox0.2 km
- Mr Fox0.2 km
- Royal Standard0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- Adeena's Kitchen0.4 km
- Byte Cafe0.1 km
- Crepes And Cones0.6 km
- ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.3 km
- Fairfield Halls0.2 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Abad Supermarket0.3 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Chicken Valley0.2 km
- Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.2 km
- Hazar Pizza0.2 km
- Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.3 km
- Coughlans0.3 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.7 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.4 km
- Regents House Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- South Park Hotel1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.6 km
- West Croydon0.7 km
- Croydon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- George Street Tram Stop0.2 km
- George Street Tram Stop0.2 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.4 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.4 km
- Church Street Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91QE · Data under Open Government Licence