Postcode report
Is CR2 8RE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CR2 8RE: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR2 8RE is a postcode in Selsdon & Addington Village, Croydon, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR2 8RE, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR2 8RE are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CR2 8RE is based on Croydon 035 Census 2021. It covers 7,955 residents, 2,542 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 2% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CR2 8RE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CR2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £390k from 88 rolling sales, down 2.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CR2 8RE can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CR2 8RE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CR2 8RE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CR2 8RE
Is CR2 8RE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CR2 8RE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CR2 8RE?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CR2 8RE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CR2 8RE?
LocaleIQ matched CR2 8RE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CR2 8RE?
The latest median sold price is £390k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR2 8RE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.