Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR0 2YP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR0 2YP.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CR0 2YP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 16% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR0 2YP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from South Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CR0 2YP offers 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CR0 2YP are sourced from Output Area E00005224 (shared with 11 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 2YP. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.3%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean34.5%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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Crime around CR0 2YP is moderate at 89 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 offences317
Anti-social behaviour286
Other theft85
Criminal damage and arson66
Shoplifting63

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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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Outstanding916 pupils0.7 km
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Tunstall Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Blake Academy

352 pupils0.7 km
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Chaffinch Brook School

92 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • African Market0.7 km
  • Food Wise0.9 km
  • GAME At House Of Fraser0.7 km
  • Hasti1.0 km
  • North End News0.6 km
  • + 100 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Palm Beach Club0.7 km
  • The George0.7 km
  • Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.9 km
  • Bishops Wine Bar0.6 km
  • Market Tavern0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • AMT Coffee0.5 km
  • Bad Axe Throwing0.6 km
  • Bao Bao0.6 km
  • Basil And Grape0.7 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Abad Supermarket0.9 km
  • Daily Fresh Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • Brixton Caribbean Cuisine0.7 km
  • Chick'N Box0.6 km
  • Crust Bros0.6 km
  • Donals Chicken0.6 km
  • + 61 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotels0.6 km
  • Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.2 km
  • Leonardo Hotel London Croydon0.5 km
  • Regents House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Croydon0.4 km
  • West Croydon0.6 km
  • Croydon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • East Croydon Rail Station0.5 km