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CR9 3EY Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CR9 3EY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CR9 3EY is a postcode in Beddington, Sutton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CR9 3EY, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CR9 3EY are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 CR9 3EY is based on Croydon 020 Census 2021. It covers 12,797 residents, 12,416 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 27% 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 1/10.
Families checking schools near CR9 3EY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 9 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 CR9 3EY 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 CR9 3EY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 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 CR9 3EY
Is CR9 3EY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 CR9 3EY?
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 CR9 3EY?
12 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 CR9 3EY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for CR9 3EY?
LocaleIQ matched CR9 3EY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around CR9 3EY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.