Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

MAYFIELD ROAD, CR2 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, CR2 0BE.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

No single demographic signal dominates CR2 0BE — age 38, 42% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £410k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CR2 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Mayfield Road, 1.0km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward and the Croydon South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00005133 (shared with 9 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 0BE. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 333,250

8 sales · Mean £ 327,250

Semi-Detached

£ 635,000

3 sales · Mean £ 643,333

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

CR2 0BE has low crime rates — 20 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 offences31
Vehicle crime27
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft10
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.5 km
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Outstanding353 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.3 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.6 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.6 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.6 km
  • Drinks On Tap Ltd0.5 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.1 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Canary Cafe1.0 km
  • Eats Cafe0.5 km
  • Hunters Lodge0.2 km
  • Sanderstead Tandoori0.1 km
  • Amigos Burger Lounge0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Baris International Food Centre1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.6 km
  • Morleys Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.4 km
  • Krunk0.7 km
  • Ozzies Charcoal0.6 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hayesthorpe Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Purley Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.1 km
  • Purley Oaks0.5 km
  • South Croydon1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sanderstead Rail Station0.1 km
  • Purley Oaks Rail Station0.5 km