CR8 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Riddlesdown 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 1DF 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for CR8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00005476 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDDLESDOWN ROAD, CR8 1DF.
340
41
£ 64,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR8 1DF 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 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k 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 1DF. 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
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
Terraced
£ 597,500
4 sales · Mean £ 590,000
Semi-Detached
£ 567,500
2 sales · Mean £ 567,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CR8 1DF has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Riddlesdown Collegiate
St Nicholas School
Beaumont Primary School
The Hayes Primary School
Purley Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- KK Food And Wine0.7 km
- Sinbad Tech1.0 km
- Riddlesdown Pharmacy0.4 km
- Kenley Wine Merchant0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Marmaris Cafe0.7 km
- Dhabagrillz0.4 km
- Smokin' Grill Steakhouse0.5 km
- Saray Grill & Bar0.7 km
- Top Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- King Fish Bar0.7 km
- Perfect Kebab0.4 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- Hot Wok Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Kenley House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Riddlesdown0.3 km
- Kenley0.6 km
- Purley Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Riddlesdown Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CR81DF · Data under Open Government Licence