Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CHASELEY DRIVE, CR2 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHASELEY DRIVE, CR2 0DN.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0DN 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR2 0DN combines high owner-occupation (93%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Chaseley Drive, 1.4km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR2 0DN 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. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CR2 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00005511 (shared with 8 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 0DN. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.1%
Asian / British Asian30.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CR2 0DN has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary10
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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Purley Oaks Primary School

Good640 pupils1.0 km
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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.4 km
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St Giles School

Good118 pupils1.6 km
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Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School

Good395 pupils1.6 km
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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • One Stop Shop0.7 km
  • Royal Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Star Food & Wine1.0 km
  • The Wine Cellar0.6 km
  • Bashford & Co1.0 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge South Croydon0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Coco And Nut Coffee0.6 km
  • Ingleside Childrens Home0.8 km
  • Purley Bury Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Small Dragon1.0 km
  • Taste Of Bengal Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Justin Green Grocery Shop1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.8 km
  • Master Chef Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Station Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Purley Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Oaks0.5 km
  • Sanderstead0.6 km
  • Riddlesdown1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Purley Oaks Rail Station0.5 km