CR2 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Heathhurst Road, 0.9km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For families considering a move, CR2 0BA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00005184 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHHURST ROAD, CR2 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHHURST ROAD, CR2 0BA.
249
41
£ 59,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0BA 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.
Area Character
CR2 0BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £363k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0BA. The average age is 41.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 259,428
Semi-Detached
£ 835,000
3 sales · Mean £ 811,666
Detached
£ 890,000
1 sales · Mean £ 890,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0BA has low crime rates — 22 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
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
St Peter's Primary School
Harris Academy Purley
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bashford & Co0.5 km
- Elmfield Way News0.5 km
- Elmfield Wines0.5 km
- Drinks On Tap Ltd0.6 km
- The Wine Cellar0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Eats Cafe0.6 km
- Hunters Lodge0.2 km
- Sanderstead Tandoori0.2 km
- Amigos Burger Lounge0.7 km
- Cantinho Do Nando0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.5 km
- Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.5 km
- Krunk0.8 km
- Ozzies Charcoal0.7 km
- SP Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purley Arms0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.1 km
- Purley Oaks0.6 km
- South Croydon1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20BA · Data under Open Government Licence