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.
HAMILTON CLOSE, CR8 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON CLOSE, CR8 1AW.
363
42
£ 62,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Purley Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
St Nicholas School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Thomas More Catholic School
Beaumont Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CR81AW · Data under Open Government Licence