Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HAMILTON CLOSE, CR8 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON CLOSE, CR8 1AW.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1AW 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. CR8 1AW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £620k 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

CR8 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Hamilton Close, 0.7km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

For serious buyers, CR8 1AW is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k. 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 CR8 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00005472 (shared with 12 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 1AW. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 757,500

2 sales · Mean £ 757,500

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

CR8 1AW has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour42
Other theft15
Vehicle crime9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.3 km
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • News Flash0.4 km
  • Coughlans0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Eastern European Food0.6 km
  • Good News0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.7 km
  • Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.6 km
  • Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.6 km
  • The Jolly Farmer0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse0.7 km
  • Costa @ Tesco0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • DanThai Restaurant0.6 km
  • Ege Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • China City0.6 km
  • Chinese Moon0.7 km
  • Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Hot Wok Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Station0.4 km
  • Riddlesdown0.7 km
  • Reedham (London)1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Purley Rail Station0.5 km