CR3 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Hillcrest Road, 0.7km from Whyteleafe in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Kenley ward and the Croydon South constituency.
For serious buyers, CR3 0DL is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £580k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR3 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00005337 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST ROAD, CR3 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST ROAD, CR3 0DL.
319
39
£ 64,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR3 0DL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CR3 0DL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £580k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £580k 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 CR3 0DL. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
4 sales · Mean £ 506,500
Detached
£ 605,000
3 sales · Mean £ 612,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR3 0DL has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kenley Primary School
Whyteleafe Primary School
Hamsey Green Primary
Warlingham School
Riddlesdown Collegiate
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- BP Express0.2 km
- Whyteleafe Express0.5 km
- Kindred Bakery0.6 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Whyteleafe Post Office0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Whyteleafe Tavern0.5 km
- Whyteleafe Sports Centre0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dzert0.5 km
- Whyteleafe Free Church0.4 km
- Revolution Recreation Ltd0.7 km
- Whyteleafe Cafe0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Village Bakers0.5 km
- Pot Noodle0.5 km
- Salisburys Fish Bar0.6 km
- Whyteleafe Pizza and Grill0.6 km
- Burger Nation0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whyteleafe Station0.4 km
- Whyteleafe0.4 km
- Upper Warlingham0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Road0.1 km
- Maple Road0.2 km
- Old Barn Lane0.3 km
- Windsor Court0.4 km
- Whyteleafe Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR30DL · Data under Open Government Licence