CR0 3ES is a mixed residential area on Marden Crescent, 0.8km from Thornton Heath in Croydon. Administratively it sits within West Thornton ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £442k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 3ES are sourced from Output Area E00005866 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARDEN CRESCENT, CR0 3ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARDEN CRESCENT, CR0 3ES.
317
35
£ 51,200 /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
CR0 3ES is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 63% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 3ES. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
3 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Semi-Detached
£ 392,500
2 sales · Mean £ 392,500
Terraced
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 3ES is moderate at 59 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
West Thornton Primary School
Gonville Academy
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Elmwood Junior School
Elmwood Infant School
Chestnut Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Dimples Newsagents1.0 km
- Haji & Sons1.0 km
- Jolens0.5 km
- N A Food And Wine0.8 km
- Asia Food Store Butcher1.0 km
- + 57 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Elim Pentecostal Church0.4 km
- Ikea1.0 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.8 km
- Mannys Cafe0.7 km
- Mayday Cafe0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Colombo Express Takeaway1.0 km
- Fresh And Tasty0.6 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.3 km
- Huang's Kitchen0.5 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.3 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Booker Cash & Carry0.7 km
- Khan Cash And Carry0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Bensham Local0.9 km
- M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stonebridge Lodge Hotel1.0 km
- Cedars House Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Croydon1.7 km
- Thornton Heath1.7 km
- Croydon1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CR03ES · Data under Open Government Licence