Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

ESSENDEN ROAD, CR2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSENDEN ROAD, CR2 0BU.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0BU combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£855k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £855k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CR2 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Essenden Road, 0.9km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Croydon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0BU offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £855k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00005170 (shared with 6 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 0BU. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.5%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 785,000

3 sales · Mean £ 730,000

Semi-Detached

£ 788,250

1 sales · Mean £ 788,250

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

CR2 0BU has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime17
Burglary10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.4 km
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Outstanding353 pupils0.9 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.2 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.3 km
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Coombe Wood School

Good787 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bashford & Co0.7 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.7 km
  • Elmfield Wines0.7 km
  • Drinks On Tap Ltd0.3 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Canary Cafe0.7 km
  • Eats Cafe0.3 km
  • Hunters Lodge0.2 km
  • Sanderstead Tandoori0.5 km
  • Amigos Burger Lounge0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Baris International Food Centre0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.7 km
  • Morleys Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Kanteen/Wings For The Win/Absurd Bird/World Of Wings0.8 km
  • Krunk0.6 km
  • Ozzies Charcoal0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hayesthorpe Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Purley Arms0.7 km
  • Crown And Sceptre1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.4 km
  • Purley Oaks0.8 km
  • South Croydon1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sanderstead Rail Station0.5 km