Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

FAIRCHILDES AVENUE, CR0 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRCHILDES AVENUE, CR0 0AL.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Fairchildes Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils0.2 km
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Meridian High School

Good600 pupils0.2 km
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Rowdown Primary School

Good335 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Warbank Social Club0.8 km
  • The White Bear1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.2 km
  • Cafe Dino1.0 km
  • Fingers Kebab1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
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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