CR9 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Croydon in Croydon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Fairfield ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00181043 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1AG.
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30
£ 0 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CR9 1AG has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CR9 1AG. The average age is 30.0. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CR9 1AG are high at 189 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
Saffron Valley Collegiate
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Heathfield Academy
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
Howard Primary School
The Minster Junior School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Abad Supermarket0.5 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Food Wise0.5 km
- GAME At House Of Fraser0.7 km
- Hasti0.6 km
- North End News0.8 km
- South End Food Centre0.3 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Palm Beach Club0.4 km
- The George0.4 km
- The Bulls Head0.2 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.4 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
156 nearby- AMT Coffee0.6 km
- Bad Axe Throwing0.5 km
- Bao Bao0.5 km
- Basil And Grape0.4 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 151 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.5 km
- Chick'N Box0.5 km
- Crust Bros0.5 km
- Donals Chicken1.0 km
- Eden's Kitchen0.5 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.5 km
- Regents House Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.7 km
- Croydon0.9 km
- South Croydon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- George Street Tram Stop0.4 km
- George Street Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91AG · Data under Open Government Licence