South End is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 1BE is located in the South Croydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 1DL, CR0 1DN, CR0 1EN, CR0 1EL, CR0 1DU, CR0 1GU, CR0 1BH, CR0 1BD, CR0 1QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 1BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.6% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 57.3% | 47.7% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 38% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 60.7% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 40.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 15.9% | 4.9% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 58.7% | 39.9% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, just 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 46.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 19.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.6% | 47% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 27.1% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 7.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 7.8% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South End was 795.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.7% higher than the Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
South End has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Fairfield and the 14th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 South End, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-10-04 | £1,466,737 |
| 3 - 7 South End, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-02-15 | £417,954 |
| Ground Floor Shop 31 South End, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,500 | 2022-02-09 | £5,333 |
| 1 South End, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,062,000 | 2022-01-31 | £1,032,996 |
| 39 - 41 South End, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-01-25 | £1,001,081 |
CR0 1BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Other | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,847 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 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,132 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 | 3,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Truro | 3-7 South End, Croydon | 2 yd | |
| Aqua Croydon Mediterranean Meze Bar & Grill | 33-35 South End, Croydon | 2 yd | |
| Tosyn Nigeria Kitchen | 12 South End, Croydon | 35 yd | |
| Galito's Piri Piri | 10 South End, Croydon | 41 yd | |
| King Of The South | 14 South End, Croydon | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 2 yd | |
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 211 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 276 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 377 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon | 31 South End, Croydon | 2 yd | |
| Havana Gourmet Burger Grill | 38 South End, Croydon | 144 yd | |
| Donburi And Co Croydon | 296 High Street, Croydon | 163 yd | |
| South Bridge Charcoal Grill | 136 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 182 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 72 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 144 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 635 yd | |
| Polski Supermarket | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 822 yd | |
| Abad Supermarket | 20 Church Street, Croydon | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 177 yd | |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 350 yd | |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 394 yd | |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 458 yd | |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 536 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 761 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 833 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 | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.1% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.