Area Information for South Croydon, CR2 2UX

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 2UX, 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 near South Croydon, CR2 2UX.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about South Croydon, CR2 2UX 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

The area containing South Croydon consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 67
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 69
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 50% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 5
Owned with Mortgage 12
Shared Ownership 23
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 22
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 70

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 23
Two People 27
Three People 11
Four People 8
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 70

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 23
Family Household 43
Other Household 4
Total 70

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 37
Deprived In One Dimension 24
Deprived In Two Dimensions 8
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 69

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 71
Female 76
Total 147

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 17
5-9 9
10-14 7
15-19 5
20-24 0
25-29 14
30-34 19
35-39 21
40-44 23
45-49 12
50-54 8
55-59 3
60-64 1
65-69 4
70-74 1
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 5
Total 152

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR2 2UX 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 54
Married 41
Separated 4
Divorced 11
Widowed 5
Total 115

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 75
Good 50
Fair 15
Bad 6
Very Bad 1
Total 147

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

CR2 2UX and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 54% 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) 62
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 14
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 10
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 14
Other 2
Total 114

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 59% 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 86
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 30
Pakistani 4
Other Asian 2
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 8
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 5
Other 4
Total 147

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 100
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 17
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 147

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 100
10+ Years 41
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 149

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 2UX.

Passport(s) Held
None 6
United Kingdom 117
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 14
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 2

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 46
Christian 52
Buddhist 0
Hindu 17
Jewish 1
Muslim 11
Sikh 0
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 18
Total 147

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Purley & Woodcote ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 61% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 69
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 10
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 6
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 1
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 12
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 4
Total 114

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 14
Professional Occupations 30
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Total 86

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 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 40
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 0
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 6
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 4
Total 114

South Croydon, CR2 2UX 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.


Neighbourhood Team

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR2 2UX. 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 2UX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to South Croydon, CR2 2UX. The nearest railway station is Purley, approximately 350 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Purley 350 yards
Reedham (London) 0.7 miles
Purley Oaks 0.8 miles
Riddlesdown 0.8 miles
Sanderstead 1.1 miles
Kenley 1.2 miles
Coulsdon Town 1.5 miles
South Croydon 1.8 miles
Waddon 1.9 miles
Coulsdon South 1.9 miles
Wallington 2.1 miles
Woodmansterne 2.2 miles
Whyteleafe 2.5 miles
East Croydon 2.6 miles
Carshalton Beeches 2.7 miles
West Croydon 2.7 miles
Upper Warlingham 2.7 miles
Carshalton 3 miles
Whyteleafe South 3 miles
Hackbridge 3.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to South Croydon, CR2 2UX. The nearest Overground station is West Croydon, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to South Croydon, CR2 2UX. The nearest is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), approximately 440 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to South Croydon, CR2 2UX. The nearest is Thomas More Catholic School, approximately 630 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Thomas More Catholic School 630 yards April 2019
    
The John Fisher School 0.9 miles January 2018
    
Harris Academy Purley 0.9 miles February 2023
    
Woodcote High School 1.3 miles March 2018
    
Wilson's School 1.4 miles September 2022
    
Riddlesdown Collegiate 1.5 miles March 2023
    
Wallington High School for Girls 1.6 miles January 2011
    
Croydon Metropolitan College 1.9 miles  
Oaks Park High School 2.3 miles October 2023
    
Croydon High School 2.3 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to South Croydon, CR2 2UX. The nearest is Keston Medical Practice, approximately < 50 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 2UX. The nearest is The Family Dental Practice Management LTD trading as Confidental Clinic Purley, approximately 90 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 2UX. The nearest is Purley War Memorial Hospital, approximately 90 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to South Croydon, CR2 2UX. The nearest is Pursers Optometrists, approximately 180 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.