Hurst Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 1JT is located in the South Croydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hurst Road, Croydon, CR0 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 1JU, CR0 1HP, CR2 7PA, CR0 1HQ, CR0 1HS, CR0 1HX, CR0 1HR, CR2 7DW, CR0 1HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 1JT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 49.2% | 47.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 52.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 1JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 50.3% | 47.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 31.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 56.2% | 54% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 40.4% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 18.1% | 9.3% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 4.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 45.7% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 67% | 50% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 71.4% | 62% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 61.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 16.9% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 4.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Road was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hurst Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Fairfield and the 240th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hurst Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2024-05-13 | £418,369 |
| 7 Wavel Court, 11 Hurst Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-05 | £254,772 |
| 5 Wavel Court, 11 Hurst Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-02-25 | £230,288 |
| 3 Hurst Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-05-23 | £408,762 |
| 6 Hurst Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-07-14 | £460,613 |
CR0 1JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
CR0 1JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 1JT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,107 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 | 3,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,002 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 | 220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,348 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 | 3,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 270 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church Hall | Croham Baptist Church Hall, Croham Road | 204 yd | |
| Cook Project At Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 245 yd | |
| The Boulevard | 7-8 Ruskin Parade, Selsdon Road | 245 yd | |
| Smash Burger Box At Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 245 yd | |
| Little Bay | 32 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 200 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 245 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 517 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 558 yd | |
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander | 19 Croham Road, South Croydon | 200 yd | |
| Heavenly Cuisine | 25 Croham Road, South Croydon | 200 yd | |
| Turkish Grill And Pizza | 23 Croham Road, South Croydon | 200 yd | |
| King Kebab | Shop, 2 Ye Market | 241 yd | |
| The Jalalis | 3 Ye Market, Selsdon Road | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 537 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 273 yd | |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 485 yd | |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 647 yd | |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 659 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 734 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 865 yd | |
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 889 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.