CR0 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Henrys Drive, 0.9km from New Addington in Croydon. Administratively it sits within New Addington South ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR0 0AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 6.3% year-on-year. 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 CR0 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00005384 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING HENRYS DRIVE, CR0 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING HENRYS DRIVE, CR0 0AF.
301
39
£ 40,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, CR0 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0AF. The average age is 39.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 335,000
7 sales · Mean £ 343,357
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 0AF is moderate at 57 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
Fairchildes Primary School
Meridian High School
Rowdown Primary School
Tudor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Kerala Taste0.6 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Mini Superstore0.8 km
- Central Parade Post Office/SS Central0.9 km
- Maxy Superstore0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Calley Down Respite Care Unit0.8 km
- Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.4 km
- Cafe Dino0.9 km
- Fingers Kebab0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.4 km
- Addington Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.2 km
- West Wickham4.9 km
- Eden Park6.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00AF · Data under Open Government Licence