Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

MARIGOLD WAY, CR0 8YB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARIGOLD WAY, CR0 8YB.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 61,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR0 8YB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

No single demographic signal dominates CR0 8YB — age 43, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.

home £237,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR0 8YB is a sought-after residential area on Marigold Way, 0.8km from Shirley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Shirley North ward and the Croydon Central constituency.

For families considering a move, CR0 8YB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 13.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR0 8YB are sourced from Output Area E00005652 (shared with 10 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 8YB. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 212,500

14 sales · Mean £ 222,464

Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

CR0 8YB has low crime rates — 13 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime9
Other theft5
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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St John's CofE Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Good1874 pupils0.9 km
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Good920 pupils0.9 km
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Orchard Way Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Orchard Park High School

Good659 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Primary Academy Benson

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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Coloma Convent Girls' School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Monks Orchard Primary School

Good248 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Co-op Late Store0.5 km
  • Greens Super Food0.5 km
  • Magic Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Wild Bean Cafe/BP Service Station/Shirley Connect0.6 km
  • Jevin Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Abra Kebabra0.6 km
  • Angulina0.5 km
  • Happy Dolphin0.9 km
  • Methodist Church Home For The Elderly0.9 km
  • Q Cafe0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • 08 Express Chinese Cuisine0.6 km
  • Dans Garden Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot 4 You0.8 km
  • The Spices0.6 km
  • Komur Meze Grill0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elmers End2.1 km
  • Eden Park2.2 km
  • West Wickham2.5 km