Brafferton Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 1AD is located in the Waddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brafferton Road, Croydon, CR0 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 1AE, CR0 1AN, CR0 1AG, CR0 1AL, CR0 1AP, CR2 6LY, CR2 6LU, CR0 1AB, CR0 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 1AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR0 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.8% | 52.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 30.2% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 51.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 20.1% | 9.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 39.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 10% | 3.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 10.8% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 9% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 65.4% | 52% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 58.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 15% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 10% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 58.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 24.8% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.3% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brafferton Road was 196.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brafferton Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 143rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Brafferton Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-05-26 | £514,406 |
| 11 Brafferton Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2022-12-09 | £438,970 |
| 17 Brafferton Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-04-05 | £424,545 |
| 13 Brafferton Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-02-17 | £433,715 |
| 1 Brafferton Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-02-15 | £453,888 |
CR0 1AD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR0 1AD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 83 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raggio Di Sole Pizzeria | 62 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 42 yd | |
| Crepes And Cones | 24-26 South End, Croydon | 249 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 20 South End, Croydon | 249 yd | |
| Tosyn Nigeria Kitchen | 12 South End, Croydon | 259 yd | |
| Galito's Piri Piri | 10 South End, Croydon | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 213 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 291 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 327 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 349 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 72 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 47 yd | |
| South Bridge Charcoal Grill | 136 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 216 yd | |
| Donburi And Co Croydon | 296 High Street, Croydon | 276 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon | 31 South End, Croydon | 291 yd | |
| Havana Gourmet Burger Grill | 38 South End, Croydon | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 292 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Polski Supermarket | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon | 740 yd | |
| Abad Supermarket | 20 Church Street, Croydon | 813 yd | |
| Tran Supermarket | 42 Church Street, Croydon | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 286 yd | |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 456 yd |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 458 yd | |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 515 yd | |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 526 yd | |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 579 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.