CR area guide
Who lives in CR, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Population
- 502,412 (2024)
CRPostcode area · Croydon
What CR is like
The CR postcode area in London covers 8,010 live postcodes and is home to about 502,412 people across 280 census neighbourhoods. 57.3% of households own their home, 23.5% rent privately and 17.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 35–39, and 59.3% of adults are in work. On deprivation it sits close to the middle of the range for England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in CR sold for a median of £435,000 over the year to August 2026.
How CR compares
Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.
Around the middle — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.
Around the middle — 32.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average a year, before tax — higher than 88% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
23.5% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Well connectedPositive
7 stations within a mile and 29 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
95% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
CR FAQs
01Is CR a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in CR?The median sale price over the last year was £435,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £435,000.
03Is CR safe?How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
How crime here compares with the rest of the country.
04Who lives in CR?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers CR?CR is in Croydon.
CR is in Croydon.
06How well connected is CR?Connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 8.5 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.