CR2 0BG 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 92.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00005133 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD ROAD, CR2 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, CR2 0BG.
469
38
£ 59,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
CR2 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 92.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0BG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
10 sales · Mean £ 216,300
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
2 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0BG has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Purley Oaks Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Harris Academy Purley
St Peter's Primary School
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Giles School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bashford & Co0.7 km
- Elmfield Way News0.7 km
- Elmfield Wines0.7 km
- Drinks On Tap Ltd0.5 km
- The Wine Cellar0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Canary Cafe0.9 km
- Eats Cafe0.5 km
- Hunters Lodge0.2 km
- Sanderstead Tandoori0.1 km
- Amigos Burger Lounge0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Baris International Food Centre0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.7 km
- Morleys Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.4 km
- Krunk0.7 km
- Ozzies Charcoal0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hayesthorpe Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge South Croydon0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Purley Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.0 km
- Purley Oaks0.5 km
- South Croydon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sanderstead Rail Station0.1 km
- Purley Oaks Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20BG · Data under Open Government Licence