Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

PARTRIDGE KNOLL, CR8 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARTRIDGE KNOLL, CR8 1BS.

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Population

442

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 64,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CR8 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.

home £241,750 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CR8 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Partridge Knoll, 0.6km from Little Roke in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Purley & Woodcote ward and the Croydon South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CR8 1BS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 17.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00005478 (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 1BS. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.6%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 265,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,350

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

CR8 1BS has low crime rates — 22 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Outstanding430 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas School

Good226 pupils0.7 km
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Beaumont Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.0 km
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Purley Nursery School

Outstanding83 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Good405 pupils1.3 km
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Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km
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Thomas More Catholic School

Good705 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Purley Dragon1.0 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
  • Oregano Pizza And Village Pizza Vegan1.0 km
  • Perfect Kebab0.4 km
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Coughlans0.8 km
  • Groveland Bon Bon1.0 km
  • Khalpeys0.9 km
  • Oxfam Purley1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • Star Express Cafe0.9 km
  • Superfryer0.8 km
  • Baxfood Caribbean0.8 km
  • Consensus Caring Homes Group0.8 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Purley Cross Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Badri's Kitchen @ The Jolly Farmer0.8 km
  • The Jolly Farmer0.8 km
  • Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree1.0 km
  • Elliott's Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • Rafa Portcullis Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Purley Station0.7 km
  • Riddlesdown0.7 km
  • Reedham (London)1.0 km