CR0 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Homestead Way, 0.7km 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 0AW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00005388 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOMESTEAD WAY, CR0 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMESTEAD WAY, CR0 0AW.
383
33
£ 40,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0AW 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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in CR0 0AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0AW. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 309,324
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 0AW has low crime rates — 43 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
Tudor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- McColls0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Booze Bank1.0 km
- Central Parade Post Office/SS Central0.8 km
- Co Op Supermarket1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.3 km
- Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre1.0 km
- Cafe Dino0.8 km
- Costa Coffee New Addington1.0 km
- Fingers Kebab0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Garden0.8 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- JFC Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Milne Park Traditional Fish And Chips0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.8 km
- West Wickham5.2 km
- Upper Warlingham5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00AW · Data under Open Government Licence