Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

UPPER SELSDON ROAD, CR2 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER SELSDON ROAD, CR2 0DP.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 64,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR2 0DP 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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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CR2 0DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CR2 0DP is a sought-after residential area on Upper Selsdon Road, 0.5km from Croham Hurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Sanderstead ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR2, CR2 0DP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00005601 (shared with 7 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 0DP. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.6%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 640,000

2 sales · Mean £ 640,000

Semi-Detached

£ 563,500

3 sales · Mean £ 556,166

Detached

£ 468,000

1 sales · Mean £ 468,000

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

CR2 0DP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Burglary14
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime8
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Primary School

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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Selsdon Primary and Nursery School

Good413 pupils1.1 km
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Gresham Primary School

Good251 pupils1.4 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good220 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Coughlans Bakeries0.8 km
  • Selsdon Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Bashford & Co0.8 km
  • Elmfield Way News0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Beer Ark Micropub0.8 km
  • The Village Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Goldex Investments Ltd)0.7 km
  • Culina0.7 km
  • Eatwell Cafe0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.7 km
  • Jubilee Cafe0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Favourite Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Yaad Vybz0.7 km
  • DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sanderstead1.5 km
  • Purley Oaks1.9 km
  • South Croydon2.4 km