CR0 2BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bedford Place, 0.5km from South Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00005228 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD PLACE, CR0 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD PLACE, CR0 2BS.
259
33
£ 46,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 2BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
63% of CR0 2BS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 2BS. The average age is 33.0. 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
Flat
£ 238,000
5 sales · Mean £ 220,980
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 2BS is above average at 107 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
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic High School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Tunstall Nursery School
Ark Blake Academy
Chaffinch Brook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- African Market0.7 km
- Food Wise0.8 km
- GAME At House Of Fraser0.7 km
- Hasti0.9 km
- North End News0.5 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Palm Beach Club0.6 km
- The George0.6 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.8 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.6 km
- Market Tavern0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- AMT Coffee0.4 km
- Bad Axe Throwing0.5 km
- Bao Bao0.5 km
- Basil And Grape0.6 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Abad Supermarket0.8 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.5 km
- Brixton Caribbean Cuisine0.7 km
- Chick'N Box0.5 km
- Crust Bros0.5 km
- Donals Chicken0.5 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.5 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.4 km
- Regents House Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.3 km
- West Croydon0.5 km
- Croydon1.3 km
Bus Stops
- East Croydon Rail Station0.4 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.4 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.4 km
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.4 km
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR02BS · Data under Open Government Licence