CR0 2BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Milton Road, 0.7km from Selhurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Selhurst ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR0 2BG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 4.0% year-on-year. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00005532 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILTON ROAD, CR0 2BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON ROAD, CR0 2BG.
298
33
£ 46,000 /yr
46%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CR0 2BG spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 2BG. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 228,000
9 sales · Mean £ 212,833
Semi-Detached
£ 641,500
2 sales · Mean £ 641,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 2BG is moderate at 82 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
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic High School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Broadmead Primary School
Chaffinch Brook School
Ark Blake Academy
Tunstall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Selections0.3 km
- Sydenham News Food & Wine0.6 km
- Varshni0.5 km
- Aayush0.6 km
- PV Food And Wine0.4 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
103 nearby- AM Cafe And Bakes0.5 km
- Baileys Cafe0.8 km
- J & D Kebab0.8 km
- Jamaican Vibes Restaurant0.4 km
- Palace Express0.7 km
- + 98 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Welcome Selhurst0.7 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.9 km
- Croydon International Food Center0.4 km
- Lidl Superstore0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Flavour Boss Jerk Centre0.4 km
- Newroz Grill0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Quik Bite0.7 km
- Elroy's Chicken And Pizza0.4 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.9 km
- Westciti Caroco Aparthotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bishops Wine Bar0.9 km
- Alma Tavern0.8 km
- Porter & Sorter0.7 km
- The Bedford Tavern0.3 km
- The Two Brewers P.H.0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.8 km
- West Croydon0.8 km
- Selhurst1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR02BG · Data under Open Government Licence