CR0 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Homestead Way, 0.8km 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 0BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, down 20.0% 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00005386 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOMESTEAD WAY, CR0 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOMESTEAD WAY, CR0 0BJ.
330
36
£ 40,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0BJ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR0 0BJ's 51% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0BJ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 276,000
4 sales · Mean £ 281,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 0BJ is moderate at 50 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
8 nearby- Kerala Taste1.0 km
- McColls0.1 km
- Central Parade Post Office/SS Central0.9 km
- Maxy Superstore0.1 km
- New Addington Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Calley Down Respite Care Unit1.0 km
- Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen1.0 km
- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.1 km
- Cafe Dino0.9 km
- Fingers Kebab0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.7 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- JFC Fried Chicken0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.6 km
- West Wickham5.2 km
- Upper Warlingham5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00BJ · Data under Open Government Licence