Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CLIFF END, CR8 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFF END, CR8 1BN.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 62,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CR8 1BN 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CR8 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £643k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £643k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.

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

CR8 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Cliff End, 0.5km from Purley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CR8, CR8 1BN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £643k, down 1.6% year-on-year. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00005469 (shared with 16 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 1BN. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.8%
Asian / British Asian19.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 650,000

7 sales · Mean £ 654,667

Detached

£ 567,500

6 sales · Mean £ 598,333

Terraced

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

CR8 1BN has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour61
Violence and sexual offences60
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils1.0 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.2 km
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • News Flash0.2 km
  • Coughlans0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Eastern European Food0.6 km
  • Good News0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree0.6 km
  • Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.5 km
  • Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.5 km
  • The Jolly Farmer0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse0.7 km
  • Costa @ Tesco0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • DanThai Restaurant0.5 km
  • Ege Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • China City0.5 km
  • Chinese Moon0.7 km
  • Golden Orient Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Hot Wok Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Station0.3 km
  • Riddlesdown0.8 km
  • Reedham (London)1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Purley Rail Station0.4 km