CR9 1ES is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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.
Day-to-day life in CR9 1ES has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (300 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00181005 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1ES.
231
34
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CR9 1ES has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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 1ES. The average age is 33.8. 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 1ES are high at 300 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.
school Local Schools
Saffron Valley Collegiate
St Mary's Catholic Infant School
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Krishna Avanti Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Park Hill Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Varshni1.0 km
- African Market0.8 km
- Food Wise0.3 km
- GAME At House Of Fraser0.4 km
- Hasti0.4 km
- + 89 more
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- AM Cafe And Bakes1.0 km
- The Orchard0.7 km
- The Oval Tavern0.8 km
- Tota Cafe0.9 km
- AMT Coffee0.4 km
- + 163 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Abad Supermarket0.3 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Palm Beach Club0.0 km
- The George0.1 km
- The Bulls Head0.5 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.2 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.2 km
- Brixton Caribbean Cuisine0.7 km
- Chick'N Box0.2 km
- Crust Bros0.2 km
- Donals Chicken0.6 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.2 km
- Regents House Hotel0.3 km
- Tulsi Hotel0.5 km
- Look A Head Support @ Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.4 km
- West Croydon0.6 km
- Croydon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- George Street Tram Stop0.1 km
- George Street Tram Stop0.1 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.2 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.2 km
- East Croydon Tram Stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91ES · Data under Open Government Licence