Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

THORNELOE GARDENS, CR0 4EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNELOE GARDENS, CR0 4EP.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CR0 4EP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in CR0 4EP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £377,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR0 4EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thorneloe Gardens, 0.4km from Coldharbour in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Waddon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR0 4EP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. 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 4EP are sourced from Output Area E00005841 (shared with 6 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 4EP. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean31.0%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 377,000

1 sales · Mean £ 377,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CR0 4EP has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences121
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime21
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Aerodrome Primary Academy

Good487 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

Outstanding349 pupils0.4 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils0.9 km
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Howard Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Wilson's School

Outstanding1294 pupils1.0 km
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The Minster Junior School

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • ESSO/Budgens - Purley Way Service Station0.5 km
  • W. Wing Yip (London) Cash And Carry0.4 km
  • Londis Esso Waddon Court1.0 km
  • Michael Stores0.4 km
  • Waddon Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Jummar Woodfire Pizza & Grill0.5 km
  • JA Tasty By Bigz1.0 km
  • Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd0.5 km
  • Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Chase The Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Arms Cafe (Inside Selco Purley)0.8 km
  • Hobnosh @ Kidspace0.4 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Love A Slice - LAS Lounge0.6 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarket0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hilton London Croydon0.3 km
  • Grand Sapphire Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Croydon (Purley A23)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waddon0.8 km
  • Croydon1.4 km
  • South Croydon1.4 km