CR0 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cator Crescent, 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 0BL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £446k. 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00005383 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATOR CRESCENT, CR0 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATOR CRESCENT, CR0 0BL.
338
39
£ 40,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 0BL 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR0 0BL's 60% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £446k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0BL. The average age is 39.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 357,500
8 sales · Mean £ 349,500
Terraced
£ 398,000
9 sales · Mean £ 416,444
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 0BL 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
Tudor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Kerala Taste0.8 km
- McColls0.1 km
- Mini Superstore0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist1.0 km
- Booze Bank1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Calley Down Respite Care Unit0.8 km
- Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen0.8 km
- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.1 km
- Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre1.0 km
- Cafe Dino0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.7 km
- Addington Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.5 km
- West Wickham5.0 km
- Upper Warlingham6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00BL · Data under Open Government Licence