CR0 3NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Onslow Road, 0.6km from Broad Green in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Broad Green ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR0 3NN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £547k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 3NN are sourced from Output Area E00005009 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ONSLOW ROAD, CR0 3NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ONSLOW ROAD, CR0 3NN.
424
36
£ 45,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 3NN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, CR0 3NN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 3NN. The average age is 36.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 547,000
1 sales · Mean £ 547,000
Flat
£ 263,000
1 sales · Mean £ 263,000
Semi-Detached
£ 377,000
1 sales · Mean £ 377,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 3NN is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Chestnut Park Primary School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Elmwood Junior School
Elmwood Infant School
West Thornton Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Cake Zone0.6 km
- Dimples Newsagents0.5 km
- Haji & Sons0.5 km
- Coca Cola European Partners0.9 km
- KSJ Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Adam's Cafe0.6 km
- Elim Pentecostal Church0.7 km
- Ikea0.8 km
- Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant0.6 km
- Mannys Cafe0.9 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Chicken Delight0.6 km
- Colombo Express Takeaway0.5 km
- Fresh And Tasty0.8 km
- GS Star Catering & Bakery0.8 km
- Rotti Mama0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cedars House Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Gucio Delicatessen0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Lidl Superstore0.7 km
- Booker Cash & Carry0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Broad Green Tavern0.6 km
- The Golden Lion0.7 km
- The Hare And Hounds Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Croydon0.9 km
- Croydon0.9 km
- Waddon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Waddon Marsh Tram Stop0.5 km
- Waddon Marsh Tram Stop0.5 km
- Waddon Marsh Tram Stop0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR03NN · Data under Open Government Licence