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.
CR0 2YP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR0 2YP.
425
31
£ 46,000 /yr
56%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
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.
school Local Schools
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Tunstall Nursery School
Ark Blake Academy
Chaffinch Brook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CR02YP · Data under Open Government Licence