CR0 1EL is an up-and-coming urban area on Heathfield Gardens, 0.5km from The Waldrons in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR0 1EL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00005216 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHFIELD GARDENS, CR0 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD GARDENS, CR0 1EL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 1EL 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 1EL has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 1EL. The average age is 32.9. 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
Flat
£ 269,500
4 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CR0 1EL are high at 146 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
Heathfield Academy
Howard Primary School
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
The Minster Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Polski Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Bridge General Stores0.3 km
- Mleczko Delikatesy0.5 km
- Vue Cinema0.6 km
- South End Food Centre0.1 km
- Zee Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Crown And Pepper0.2 km
- Dice Bar & Club0.6 km
- MemoryBox0.5 km
- Mr Fox0.7 km
- Royal Standard0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
143 nearby- Adeena's Kitchen0.1 km
- Byte Cafe0.5 km
- Crepes And Cones0.1 km
- ESS Government Services At Croydon Police Station0.4 km
- Fairfield Halls0.6 km
- + 138 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Chicken Valley0.4 km
- Flames Kebab And Fish Bar0.4 km
- Hazar Pizza0.3 km
- Tops Pizza/Wingos Piri Piri0.3 km
- Coughlans0.3 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge Hotels0.8 km
- Regents House Hotel0.5 km
- South Park Hotel0.6 km
- Tulsi Hotel0.2 km
- Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Croydon0.6 km
- East Croydon1.0 km
- Croydon1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR01EL · Data under Open Government Licence