CR2 0AZ is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward and the Croydon South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00005175 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR2 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR2 0AZ.
265
36
£ 59,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CR2 0AZ's 65% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0AZ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0AZ 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
Purley Oaks Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Harris Academy Purley
St Peter's Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School
Aerodrome Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Coughlans0.3 km
- Love Hemp0.2 km
- One Stop Shop0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.2 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.2 km
- Hayesthorpe Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Coco And Nut Coffee0.4 km
- Amera Rani0.2 km
- Ingleside Childrens Home0.4 km
- Small Dragon0.1 km
- Taste Of Bengal Restaurant0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.1 km
- Baris International Food Centre0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- CB Sezen0.2 km
- Golden Bowl0.4 km
- Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Purley Arms0.2 km
- Crown And Sceptre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.4 km
- Purley Oaks0.6 km
- South Croydon1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20AZ · Data under Open Government Licence