George Street is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 1PA is located in the Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 1PB, CR0 1UB, CR0 1LA, CR0 1QB, CR0 1YD, CR0 1RY, CR0 1RZ, CR0 1RE, CR0 1LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 1PA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 41.3% | 47.6% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 58.7% | 52.4% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 1PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 56.1% | 55.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 26.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 59% | 49.1% | -9.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 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 | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 42.5% | -5.7% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 14.9% | 3.2% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 9.5% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 40.8% | 45.5% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 47.7% | 56.8% | 9.1% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 13.5% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.7% | 56.3% | 9.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 20.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.4% | 6.1% | -12.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 3% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Street was 1665.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 991.4% higher than the Addiscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
George Street has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Addiscombe West and the 3rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 741.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 George Street, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-12-11 | £659,288 |
| 18 George Street, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £516,000 | 2023-12-11 | £515,443 |
| 18 George Street, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £624,000 | 2023-12-11 | £623,327 |
| 20 George Street, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2018-01-05 | £2,773,048 |
| 2 - 4 George Street, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £26,500 | 2017-11-02 | £25,940 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 60 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| 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 | 1,405 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 | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 782 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,355 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 | 382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,425 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 | 3,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 1,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil And Grape | 46 George Street, Croydon | 67 yd | |
| Kokoro | 42 George Street, Croydon | 67 yd | |
| Taco Bell Croydon | 38 George Street, Croydon | 67 yd | |
| Five Guys | 7 - 11 High Street, Croydon | 95 yd | |
| KFC | 11-17 Church Street, Croydon | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riff Raffs | 28 George Street, Croydon | 41 yd | |
| The George | The George Public House, George Street | 88 yd | |
| The Front Room | 37-39 St George's Walk, Croydon | 115 yd | |
| Jus Jam Club | 3-7 Park Street, Croydon | 120 yd | |
| Mr Fox | 34 Surrey Street, Croydon | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Experiences | 12 Church Street, Croydon | 145 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 52 George Street, Croydon | 151 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 27 George Street, Croydon | 153 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 46 High Street, Croydon | 162 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 48 High Street, Croydon | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polski Supermarket | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon | 149 yd | |
| Abad Supermarket | 20 Church Street, Croydon | 190 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Tran Supermarket | 42 Church Street, Croydon | 277 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 77 - 81 North End, Croydon | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 148 yd |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Croydon College (Closed) Fairfield Fairfield College Road | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| The Gym (London East Croydon) SUFFOLK HOUSE SUFFOLK HOUSE GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 270 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 393 yd | |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 488 yd |
| H2O Leisure Club ALTYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 710 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.