Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HEATHFIELD GARDENS, CR0 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD GARDENS, CR0 1EL.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

home £272,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British41.9%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.9%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour409
Violence and sexual offences360
Shoplifting288
Criminal damage and arson105
Vehicle crime93

school Local Schools

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Saffron Valley Collegiate

Good102 pupils0.1 km
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Heathfield Academy

Outstanding349 pupils0.3 km
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Howard Primary School

Good402 pupils0.4 km
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Krishna Avanti Primary School

Good172 pupils0.4 km
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Park Hill Infant School

Outstanding266 pupils0.6 km
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Park Hill Junior School

Good363 pupils0.6 km
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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy

Good0.9 km
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The Minster Junior School

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Polski Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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