CR0 5JB is a sought-after residential area on Chepstow Rise, 0.9km from Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Park Hill & Whitgift ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CR0 5JB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR0 5JB are sourced from Output Area E00005242 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEPSTOW RISE, CR0 5JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEPSTOW RISE, CR0 5JB.
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£ 63,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 5JB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CR0 5JB has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 5JB. The average age is 38.5. 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
Flat
£ 251,500
11 sales · Mean £ 287,009
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 5JB has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Park Hill Junior School
Park Hill Infant School
Tunstall Nursery School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Chaffinch Brook School
Ark Blake Academy
Saffron Valley Collegiate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Palm Beach Club1.0 km
- Mynd Spirit0.7 km
- Alma Tavern0.9 km
- Porter & Sorter0.7 km
- Builders Arms0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- AMT Coffee0.7 km
- Bad Axe Throwing0.8 km
- Bao Bao0.8 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Chefs (Training Kitchens And Restaurant)0.9 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.8 km
- Chick'N Box0.8 km
- Crust Bros0.8 km
- Eden's Kitchen0.8 km
- Poptata0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge Hotels0.9 km
- Regents House Hotel0.8 km
- Flexistay Addiscombe Aparthotel1.0 km
- South Park Hotel0.9 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Big Wharf1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh Store0.8 km
- Ayya Food And Wine0.9 km
- Dough Artisan Bakehouse0.8 km
- Pure Food Systems (Vending Machine)0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.8 km
- South Croydon1.3 km
- West Croydon1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.3 km
- Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.3 km
- Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR05JB · Data under Open Government Licence