Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

MARDEN CRESCENT, CR0 3ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARDEN CRESCENT, CR0 3ES.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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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.

home £442,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British21.5%
Asian / British Asian38.5%
Black / African / Caribbean28.1%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences183
Anti-social behaviour145
Vehicle crime84
Public order55
Criminal damage and arson46

school Local Schools

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West Thornton Primary School

Inadequate960 pupils0.3 km
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Gonville Academy

Good479 pupils0.6 km
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Good186 pupils0.8 km
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy

Requires Improvement684 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Croydon

Inadequate399 pupils1.0 km
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Elmwood Junior School

Good463 pupils1.0 km
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Elmwood Infant School

Good395 pupils1.0 km
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Chestnut Park Primary School

Outstanding585 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.3 km
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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

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