CR0 9EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Bank, 0.6km from Wickham Court in Croydon. Administratively it sits within New Addington North ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CR0 9EE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 6.0% year-on-year. 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 9EE are sourced from Output Area E00005268 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK BANK, CR0 9EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK BANK, CR0 9EE.
358
34
£ 38,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR0 9EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in CR0 9EE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR0 9EE. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 352,500
2 sales · Mean £ 352,500
Flat
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR0 9EE has low crime rates — 42 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
Castle Hill Academy
Addington Valley Academy
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Applegarth Academy
Tudor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Croydon Rugby Club0.7 km
- Randall Tavern0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.7 km
- Vintage0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Applegarth Academy0.8 km
- Harvester At The Cricketers1.0 km
- Tearooms At Allure The Nail & Lash Studio0.4 km
- The Family Centre0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Gate0.4 km
- Peking Inn0.6 km
- Suruchi Indian Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Wickham2.7 km
- Hayes (Kent)2.7 km
- Eden Park3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CR09EE · Data under Open Government Licence