Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

RIDGE LANGLEY, CR2 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE LANGLEY, CR2 0AQ.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 64,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0AQ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CR2 0AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £435k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

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

CR2 0AQ is a sought-after residential area on Ridge Langley, 0.5km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k, up 10.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00005584 (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 CR2 0AQ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 445,000

19 sales · Mean £ 434,368

Flat

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 445,666

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

CR2 0AQ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.6 km
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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils1.2 km
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Selsdon Primary and Nursery School

Good413 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Coughlans Bakeries1.0 km
  • Selsdon Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Bashford & Co0.7 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.7 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Beer Ark Micropub0.9 km
  • The Village Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Goldex Investments Ltd)0.9 km
  • Culina0.9 km
  • Eatwell Cafe1.0 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • Jubilee Cafe0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Favourite Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Yaad Vybz0.9 km
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead1.3 km
  • Purley Oaks1.7 km
  • Riddlesdown2.2 km