CR9 1JR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 1JR has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (226 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CR9 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00181005 (shared with 171 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CR9 1JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CR9 1JR.
231
34
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CR9 1JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines CR9 1JR — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 1JR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CR9 1JR are high at 226 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
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Park Hill Infant School
Park Hill Junior School
Heathfield Academy
Howard Primary School
The Minster Junior School
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- The Orchard0.9 km
- The Oval Tavern1.0 km
- AMT Coffee0.5 km
- Bad Axe Throwing0.4 km
- Bao Bao0.4 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Abad Supermarket0.4 km
- Daily Fresh Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Food Wise0.4 km
- GAME At House Of Fraser0.6 km
- Hasti0.5 km
- North End News0.7 km
- South End Food Centre0.5 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Palm Beach Club0.3 km
- The George0.3 km
- The Bulls Head0.3 km
- Art And Craft CR0 1RJ0.3 km
- Bishops Wine Bar0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Argentinian Grill & The Noodle Bar0.4 km
- Brixton Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Chick'N Box0.4 km
- Crust Bros0.4 km
- Donals Chicken0.9 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Gustoso Restaurant And Bar At Lansdowne Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels0.4 km
- Regents House Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Hampton By Hilton London Croydon Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Croydon0.6 km
- West Croydon0.9 km
- Croydon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- George Street Tram Stop0.3 km
- George Street Tram Stop0.3 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.5 km
- Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CR91JR · Data under Open Government Licence