CR0 5TT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Croydon in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Park Hill & Whitgift 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 global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 58% 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 rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5TT are sourced from Output Area E00005233 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR0 5TT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR0 5TT.
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34
£ 0 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 5TT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CR0 5TT has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 5TT. The average age is 34.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CR0 5TT is above average at 125 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.
school Local Schools
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
Tunstall Nursery School
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
St Mary's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Varshni0.6 km
- Food Wise0.8 km
- GAME At House Of Fraser0.8 km
- Hasti0.9 km
- North End News0.8 km
- + 79 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- AM Cafe And Bakes0.6 km
- J & D Kebab0.8 km
- Jamaican Vibes Restaurant0.7 km
- The Banana Leaf0.7 km
- The Orchard0.4 km
- + 135 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Abad Supermarket0.8 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Flavour Boss Jerk Centre0.7 km
- Newroz Grill0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.3 km
- Brixton Caribbean Cuisine1.0 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Palm Beach Club0.5 km
- The George0.5 km
- The Bulls Head0.9 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.7 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.4 km
- Regents House Hotel0.4 km
- Tulsi Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.2 km
- West Croydon0.9 km
- Croydon1.3 km
Bus Stops
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.1 km
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.1 km
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.1 km
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.1 km
- East Croydon Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR05TT · Data under Open Government Licence