CR2 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Beechwood Road, 0.7km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Croydon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0AB offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k, down 5.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00005170 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD ROAD, CR2 0AB.
303
41
£ 64,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CR2 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £665k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £665k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0AB. The average age is 41.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 665,000
3 sales · Mean £ 688,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0AB has low crime rates — 18 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
Purley Oaks Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School
St Peter's Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Coombe Wood School
St Giles School
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Purley
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bashford & Co0.5 km
- Elmfield Way News0.5 km
- Elmfield Wines0.5 km
- Drinks On Tap Ltd0.5 km
- The Wine Cellar0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Canary Cafe1.0 km
- Eats Cafe0.5 km
- Hunters Lodge0.3 km
- Sanderstead Tandoori0.6 km
- Amigos Burger Lounge0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Baris International Food Centre1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.5 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.9 km
- Krunk0.8 km
- Ozzies Charcoal0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purley Arms0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.5 km
- Purley Oaks0.9 km
- South Croydon1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20AB · Data under Open Government Licence