Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR9 1QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1QS.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British48.6%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean26.7%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences346
Anti-social behaviour307
Other theft123
Drugs121
Shoplifting117

school Local Schools

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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

Good0.5 km
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The Minster Junior School

Good0.5 km
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Krishna Avanti Primary School

Good172 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Outstanding916 pupils0.7 km
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Saffron Valley Collegiate

Good102 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good563 pupils0.9 km
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Howard Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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