Area Information for South Croydon, CR2 2JD

This postcode in South Croydon is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Purley & Woodcote ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Croydon South. This page combines information for the address South Croydon, CR2 2JD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CR2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1990. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Croydon
Ward Purley & Woodcote
Constituency Croydon South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Purley and Woodcote), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 87 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR2 2JD.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about South Croydon, CR2 2JD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 62
Semi-Detached 46
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 60
Flat (Converted) 17
Total 186
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 63
Owned with Mortgage 68
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 6
Rented: Other Social 19
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 29
Rent Free 0
Total 185

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 48
Two People 41
Three People 39
Four People 36
Five People 10
Six People 6
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 184

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing South Croydon consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 50
Family Household 114
Other Household 22
Total 186

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 120
Deprived In One Dimension 41
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 184

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Croydon South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 245
Female 268
Total 513

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 30
5-9 44
10-14 34
15-19 30
20-24 15
25-29 28
30-34 40
35-39 39
40-44 35
45-49 40
50-54 34
55-59 35
60-64 39
65-69 21
70-74 18
75-79 9
80-84 17
85+ 7
Total 515

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR2 2JD does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 132
Married 213
Separated 4
Divorced 31
Widowed 21
Total 401

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 295
Good 150
Fair 53
Bad 9
Very Bad 6
Total 513

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

CR2 2JD and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 57% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 230
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 57
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 40
Other 8
Total 401

Ethnic Group Embed This

South Croydon can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 50% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 258
Mixed Ethnicity 45
Indian 79
Pakistani 15
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 11
Other Asian 28
Black African 22
Black Caribbean 27
Other Black/African/Caribbean 6
Other 15
Total 508

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 360
European Union 37
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 39
Middle East and Asia 56
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 17
Total 514

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 360
10+ Years 133
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 513

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CR2 2JD.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 454
Republic of Ireland 13
European Union 21
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 101
Christian 274
Buddhist 8
Hindu 42
Jewish 0
Muslim 36
Sikh 11
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 34
Total 513

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 143
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 36
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 35
Retired 72
Looking After Home or Family 26
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 13
Total 401

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 49
Professional Occupations 76
Associate Professional Occupations 38
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 26
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 233

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 94
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 89
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 47
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 42
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 29
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 35
Full-time Student 34
Total 401

South Croydon, CR2 2JD is within the Purley and Woodcote policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 87 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR2 2JD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 87 crimes committed near CR2 2JD
Neighbourhood Team Address Purley and Woodcote
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR2 2JD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CR2 2JD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest railway station is Purley, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Purley 0.6 miles
Purley Oaks 0.8 miles
Reedham (London) 1 mile
Sanderstead 1 mile
Riddlesdown 1.2 miles
Waddon 1.5 miles
South Croydon 1.6 miles
Kenley 1.6 miles
Coulsdon Town 1.8 miles
Wallington 1.8 miles
Coulsdon South 2.2 miles
East Croydon 2.3 miles
West Croydon 2.4 miles
Carshalton Beeches 2.4 miles
Woodmansterne 2.4 miles
Carshalton 2.6 miles
Hackbridge 2.7 miles
Whyteleafe 2.9 miles
Upper Warlingham 3.1 miles
Sutton (London) 3.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest Overground station is West Croydon, approximately 2.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest is Thomas More Catholic School, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Thomas More Catholic School 270 yards April 2019
    
Harris Academy Purley 0.7 miles February 2023
    
The John Fisher School 0.7 miles January 2018
    
Wilson's School 1 mile September 2022
    
Wallington High School for Girls 1.4 miles January 2011
    
Woodcote High School 1.4 miles March 2018
    
Croydon Metropolitan College 1.6 miles  
Riddlesdown Collegiate 1.9 miles March 2023
    
Wallington County Grammar School 2.1 miles January 2017
    
Oaks Park High School 2.1 miles October 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest is Keston Medical Practice, approximately 690 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest is Purley Dental Care, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest is Purley War Memorial Hospital, approximately 640 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to South Croydon, CR2 2JD. The nearest is Pursers Optometrists, approximately 800 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.