Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CARLTON AVENUE, CR2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON AVENUE, CR2 0BZ.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0BZ 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0BZ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£772k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £772k 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 0BZ is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Avenue, 1.0km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Croydon ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR2 0BZ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £772k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00005166 (shared with 10 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 0BZ. 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

White / British60.4%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 632,500

6 sales · Mean £ 648,750

Detached

£ 915,000

1 sales · Mean £ 915,000

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

CR2 0BZ has low crime rates — 23 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime14
Other theft9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Outstanding353 pupils0.7 km
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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils1.1 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.1 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.2 km
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Coombe Wood School

Good787 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Coughlans0.5 km
  • Love Hemp0.2 km
  • One Stop Shop1.0 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Star Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km
  • Hayesthorpe Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 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
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
  • Baris International Food Centre0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • CB Sezen0.6 km
  • Golden Bowl0.8 km
  • Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Crown And Sceptre0.8 km
  • The Purley Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead0.6 km
  • Purley Oaks0.9 km
  • South Croydon1.0 km