Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYDENHAM ROAD, CR0 2FJ.

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Population

487

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CR0 2FJ has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

home £312,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR0 2FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sydenham Road, 0.7km from South Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CR0 2FJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR0 2FJ are sourced from Output Area E00005225 (shared with 10 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 2FJ. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.2%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed15.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 313,500

14 sales · Mean £ 311,711

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CR0 2FJ is moderate at 84 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.

Violence and sexual offences275
Anti-social behaviour258
Shoplifting216
Other theft73
Vehicle crime68

school Local Schools

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St. Mary's Catholic Junior School

Good231 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Infant School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good563 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Oval Primary Academy

Good589 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Blake Academy

352 pupils0.7 km
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Chaffinch Brook School

92 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Outstanding916 pupils0.7 km
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Tunstall Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Selections0.5 km
  • Sydenham News Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Varshni0.4 km
  • Faith Wok1.0 km
  • Aayush0.8 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • AM Cafe And Bakes0.4 km
  • Baileys Cafe0.9 km
  • J & D Kebab0.8 km
  • Jamaican Vibes Restaurant0.4 km
  • Palace Express0.9 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Welcome Selhurst0.9 km
  • Gucio Delicatessen0.9 km
  • Croydon International Food Center0.4 km
  • Lidl Superstore0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Flavour Boss Jerk Centre0.4 km
  • Newroz Grill0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.8 km
  • Quik Bite1.0 km
  • Elroy's Chicken And Pizza0.5 km
  • + 59 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Hotels0.7 km
  • Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • Westciti Caroco Aparthotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Bishops Wine Bar0.7 km
  • The Front Room0.9 km
  • The Cricketers0.9 km
  • Alma Tavern0.8 km
  • Porter & Sorter0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Croydon0.6 km
  • West Croydon0.6 km
  • Selhurst1.4 km