CR0 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uvedale 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 0BU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00005372 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UVEDALE CRESCENT, CR0 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UVEDALE CRESCENT, CR0 0BU.
286
39
£ 40,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR0 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 0BU. The average age is 39.0. 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
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 0BU is moderate at 55 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 Taste0.6 km
- McColls0.3 km
- Mini Superstore0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- Booze Bank0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Warbank Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Calley Down Respite Care Unit0.7 km
- Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- Le Raj Tandoori Nights0.3 km
- Better Cafe At New Addington Leisure And Community Centre0.9 km
- Cafe Dino0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Feed Easy Ltd - Sandwich Maker0.6 km
- Addington Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Companion Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)4.3 km
- West Wickham4.9 km
- Eden Park6.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR00BU · Data under Open Government Licence