CR8 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Downs Court Road, 0.5km from Little Roke in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR8, CR8 1BJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £738k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00005476 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS COURT ROAD, CR8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS COURT ROAD, CR8 1BJ.
340
41
£ 64,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR8 1BJ 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
CR8 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £738k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £738k 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 1BJ. The average age is 41.0. 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
£ 647,500
4 sales · Mean £ 653,750
Detached
£ 885,000
2 sales · Mean £ 885,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR8 1BJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
St Nicholas School
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Beaumont Primary School
Purley Nursery School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
The Hayes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- KK Food And Wine0.8 km
- Shell Foxley (4SUK Ltd)0.9 km
- Riddlesdown Pharmacy0.4 km
- News Flash0.9 km
- Kenley Wine Merchant0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Marmaris Cafe0.8 km
- Dhabagrillz0.3 km
- Smokin' Grill Steakhouse0.6 km
- Purley Bury Tennis Club0.9 km
- Saray Grill & Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- King Fish Bar0.8 km
- Perfect Kebab0.3 km
- Chicken World0.6 km
- Hot Wok Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Kenley House Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Riddlesdown0.4 km
- Kenley0.7 km
- Purley Station1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Riddlesdown Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81BJ · Data under Open Government Licence