Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

TURNPIKE LINK, CR0 5NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNPIKE LINK, CR0 5NW.

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Population

210

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR0 5NW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

63% of CR0 5NW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR0 5NW is a safe, established residential area on Turnpike Link, 0.8km from Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Addiscombe West ward and the Croydon Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CR0 5NW 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR0 5NW are sourced from Output Area E00005232 (shared with 4 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 5NW. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.0%
Asian / British Asian29.9%
Black / African / Caribbean19.9%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 360,000

19 sales · Mean £ 353,815

Terraced

£ 424,000

4 sales · Mean £ 425,750

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

Crime around CR0 5NW is moderate at 53 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 offences152
Anti-social behaviour145
Other theft44
Criminal damage and arson40
Vehicle crime39

school Local Schools

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Tunstall Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Oval Primary Academy

Good589 pupils0.5 km
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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Good749 pupils0.6 km
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Park Hill Junior School

Good363 pupils0.7 km
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Park Hill Infant School

Outstanding266 pupils0.7 km
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Chaffinch Brook School

92 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Blake Academy

352 pupils0.8 km
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St. Mary's Catholic Junior School

Good231 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • All In 10.9 km
  • Varshni0.6 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store0.6 km
  • Ayya Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Dough Artisan Bakehouse0.7 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Flexistay Addiscombe Aparthotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Westciti Caroco Aparthotel0.9 km
  • Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotels0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Mynd Spirit0.8 km
  • Riff Raffs1.0 km
  • Alma Tavern0.6 km
  • Porter & Sorter0.5 km
  • The Bedford Tavern0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • AM Cafe And Bakes0.6 km
  • Baileys Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Davinci1.0 km
  • J & D Kebab0.6 km
  • Jamaican Vibes Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • Croydon International Food Center0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Group0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Flavour Boss Jerk Centre0.8 km
  • Newroz Grill0.8 km
  • Ossie's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Papadom0.9 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Croydon0.6 km
  • West Croydon1.3 km
  • South Croydon1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.1 km
  • Sandilands Tram Stop0.5 km
  • Sandilands Tram Stop0.5 km