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CR8 3 area guide

Who lives in CR8 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Croydon
Region
London
Population
12,729 (2024)
At a glance

What CR8 3 is like

The CR8 3 postcode sector in Croydon covers 152 live postcodes and is home to about 12,729 people across 7 census neighbourhoods. 82.6% of households own their home, 13.1% rent privately and 3.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 56.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in CR8 3 sold for a median of £810,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How CR8 3 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.6/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
5/ 10

Around the middle — 22.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£810,000

Median over 38 sales in CR8 3, +0.6% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 4 stations within a mile, 22 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 6 rated schools in CR8 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£92,115

Average a year, before tax — higher than 98% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.6 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    An older population

    22.3% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  3. 03
    Well connectedPositive

    4 stations within a mile and 22 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Few private renters

    Only 13.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

CR8 3 FAQs

01
Is CR8 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.6 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 22.4 per 1,000 people a year, band 5 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in CR8 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £810,000.

Homes in CR8 3 sold for a median of £810,000 across 38 sales in the year to August 2026, +0.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is CR8 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 22.4 offences per 1,000 people a year around CR8 3, below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 5 of 10.
04
Who lives in CR8 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 7.5% of residents. 82.6% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (52.5%).
05
Which council covers CR8 3?

CR8 3 is in Croydon.

CR8 3 is in Croydon, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is CR8 3?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 22 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station, 0.7 miles away.

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.

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