CR0 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairchildes Avenue, 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 0AL 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 10.7% 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00005386 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRCHILDES AVENUE, CR0 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRCHILDES AVENUE, CR0 0AL.
330
36
£ 40,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 36, CR0 0AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £353k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0AL. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 324,250
2 sales · Mean £ 324,250
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 366,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 0AL has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- McColls0.2 km
- Central Parade Post Office/SS Central1.0 km
- Maxy Superstore0.2 km
- New Addington Food And Wine1.0 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.8 km
- The White Bear1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.2 km
- Cafe Dino1.0 km
- Fingers Kebab1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.8 km
- China Garden1.0 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- JFC Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Milne Park Traditional Fish And Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.8 km
- West Wickham5.3 km
- Upper Warlingham5.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00AL · Data under Open Government Licence