Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WARREN ROAD, CR8 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARREN ROAD, CR8 1AE.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CR8 1AE combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £475k.

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

CR8 1AE is a mixed residential area on Warren Road, 0.6km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For families considering a move, CR8 1AE represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00005473 (shared with 44 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 CR8 1AE. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.8%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

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

Crime around CR8 1AE is above average at 92 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 offences112
Anti-social behaviour97
Shoplifting53
Other theft41
Public order37

school Local Schools

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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils0.9 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils1.4 km
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Harris Academy Purley

Outstanding1225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Coughlans0.4 km
  • Khalpeys0.3 km
  • Oxfam Purley0.4 km
  • Purley Express0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery0.3 km
  • Pizza Express0.4 km
  • Star Express Cafe0.4 km
  • Superfryer0.3 km
  • Baxfood Caribbean0.3 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.3 km
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan0.5 km
  • China City0.3 km
  • Chinese Moon0.4 km
  • Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.4 km
  • The Jolly Farmer0.4 km
  • Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.4 km
  • Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Station0.3 km
  • Riddlesdown1.1 km
  • Reedham (London)1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Purley Rail Station0.3 km