Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

RIDGE LANGLEY, CR2 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

303

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 64,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR2 0AR's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £605k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

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

CR2 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Ridge Langley, 0.4km 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 0AR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k, up 10.8% 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00005575 (shared with 3 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 0AR. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 560,000

11 sales · Mean £ 564,045

Semi-Detached

£ 620,000

1 sales · Mean £ 620,000

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

CR2 0AR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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Selsdon Primary and Nursery School

Good413 pupils1.3 km
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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Beer Ark Micropub1.0 km
  • The Village Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Goldex Investments Ltd)0.9 km
  • Culina0.9 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.9 km
  • Jubilee Cafe0.9 km
  • Kebab Centre0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Favourite Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Yaad Vybz0.9 km
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.6 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.6 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.6 km
  • Selsdon All In One0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead1.3 km
  • Purley Oaks1.7 km
  • South Croydon2.2 km