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.
CARLTON AVENUE, CR2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON AVENUE, CR2 0BZ.
402
39
£ 64,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Purley Oaks Primary School
St Peter's Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Ridgeway Primary School
St Giles School
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Purley
Coombe Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge South Croydon0.7 km
- Hayesthorpe Hotel0.8 km
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Justin Green Grocery Shop0.6 km
- Baris International Food Centre0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CR20BZ · Data under Open Government Licence