CR0 1DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Parker Road, 0.4km from The Waldrons in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR0 1DU offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £356k, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00005215 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKER ROAD, CR0 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKER ROAD, CR0 1DU.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 1DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CR0 1DU has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 1DU. The average age is 31.4. 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
Terraced
£ 345,000
13 sales · Mean £ 325,692
Semi-Detached
£ 356,000
2 sales · Mean £ 356,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 1DU is above average at 133 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Saffron Valley Collegiate
Howard Primary School
Heathfield Academy
Krishna Avanti Primary School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
The Minster Junior School
Park Hill Junior School
Park Hill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Food Wise0.7 km
- GAME At House Of Fraser1.0 km
- Hasti0.8 km
- Mr Meat0.7 km
- Faith Wok0.7 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Palm Beach Club0.8 km
- The George0.8 km
- Dog And Bull0.7 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.7 km
- Bishops Wine Bar1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- Bad Axe Throwing0.9 km
- Bao Bao0.9 km
- Basil And Grape0.8 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 132 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Abad Supermarket0.8 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Polski Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.9 km
- Chick'N Box0.9 km
- Crust Bros0.9 km
- Eden's Kitchen0.9 km
- Magic Corn Croydon1.0 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Travelodge Hotels0.9 km
- Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- South Park Hotel0.7 km
- Tulsi Hotel0.2 km
- Regents House Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Croydon0.7 km
- Croydon0.9 km
- East Croydon1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CR01DU · Data under Open Government Licence