CR9 1QS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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 1QS has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1QS are sourced from Output Area E00180999 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1QS.
212
35
£ 50,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR9 1QS has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1QS. The average age is 35.3. 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 1QS are high at 163 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
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
The Minster Junior School
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Saffron Valley Collegiate
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Howard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Bridge General Stores0.7 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy0.4 km
- Vue Cinema0.4 km
- African Market0.7 km
- Food Wise0.2 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Crown And Pepper0.7 km
- Dice Bar & Club0.4 km
- MemoryBox0.5 km
- Mr Fox0.3 km
- Royal Standard0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Adeena's Kitchen0.8 km
- Byte Cafe0.5 km
- Crepes And Cones0.9 km
- ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.8 km
- Fairfield Halls0.7 km
- + 157 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Abad Supermarket0.3 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Chicken Valley0.5 km
- Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.5 km
- Hazar Pizza0.6 km
- Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.6 km
- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.8 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.7 km
- Regents House Hotel0.8 km
- Tulsi Hotel0.7 km
- Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Croydon0.3 km
- West Croydon0.6 km
- East Croydon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street Tram Stop0.1 km
- Church Street Tram Stop0.1 km
- Reeves Corner Tram Stop0.2 km
- Reeves Corner Tram Stop0.2 km
- Centrale Tram Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91QS · Data under Open Government Licence