Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CR0 5PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR0 5PN.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 63,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CR0 5PN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 75% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

CR0 5PN is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Addiscombe in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Addiscombe West ward and the Croydon Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CR0 5PN are sourced from Output Area E00005231 (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 5PN. 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

White / British42.1%
Asian / British Asian23.5%
Black / African / Caribbean20.2%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

CR0 5PN has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour97
Violence and sexual offences74
Other theft25
Vehicle crime18
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Tunstall Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.6 km
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Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School

Good749 pupils0.7 km
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Ark Blake Academy

352 pupils0.8 km
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Chaffinch Brook School

92 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Oval Primary Academy

Good589 pupils0.9 km
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Park Hill Infant School

Outstanding266 pupils1.0 km
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Park Hill Junior School

Good363 pupils1.0 km
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John Wood School & Nursery

Good239 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • All In 10.6 km
  • Varshni0.8 km
  • Boots0.8 km
  • Day 1 Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Nisa0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Flexistay Addiscombe Aparthotel0.5 km
  • Westciti Caroco Aparthotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Mynd Spirit0.6 km
  • The Cricketers0.4 km
  • Alma Tavern0.6 km
  • Claret & Ale0.7 km
  • Porter & Sorter1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • AM Cafe And Bakes0.8 km
  • Baileys Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Davinci0.7 km
  • FILTR By Coromandel Coast0.9 km
  • J & D Kebab0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Croydon International Food Center1.0 km
  • Freshco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Flavour Boss Jerk Centre1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Newroz Grill1.0 km
  • Ossie's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Croydon1.0 km
  • West Croydon1.7 km
  • South Croydon1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandilands Tram Stop0.0 km
  • Sandilands Tram Stop0.0 km
  • Sandilands Tram Stop0.0 km
  • Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.4 km
  • Lebanon Road Tram Stop0.4 km