CR2 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Avenue, 1.1km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Croydon ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR2 0BY is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £644k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00005166 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON AVENUE, CR2 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON AVENUE, CR2 0BY.
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39
£ 64,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR2 0BY 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 0BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £644k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £644k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR2 0BY. The average age is 39.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 672,500
2 sales · Mean £ 672,500
Semi-Detached
£ 625,000
3 sales · Mean £ 611,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR2 0BY has low crime rates — 31 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
St Peter's Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
St Giles School
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Ridgeway Primary School
Harris Academy Purley
Coombe Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Coughlans0.5 km
- Love Hemp0.2 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.6 km
- Star Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km
- Croham Park Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Hayesthorpe Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Coco And Nut Coffee0.7 km
- Amera Rani0.5 km
- Ingleside Childrens Home0.4 km
- Small Dragon0.6 km
- Taste Of Bengal Restaurant0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
- Baris International Food Centre0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- CB Sezen0.6 km
- Golden Bowl0.8 km
- Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crown And Sceptre0.7 km
- The Purley Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sanderstead0.6 km
- South Croydon0.9 km
- Purley Oaks1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CR20BY · Data under Open Government Licence