Latimer Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 1RS 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 Latimer Road, Croydon, CR0 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 1RR, CR0 1RW, CR0 4LB, CR0 1RT, CR0 1RU, CR0 1AS, CR0 1AT, CR0 1AU, CR0 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 1RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.2% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.8% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 44.7% | 42.7% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 35.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 41.4% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 74.2% | 62.1% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 72.6% | 66.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 16% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 66.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 23.3% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 2.8% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latimer Road was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Latimer Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Latimer Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-05-16 | £364,214 |
| 6 Latimer Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2024-08-23 | £352,181 |
| 11 Latimer Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-13 | £435,331 |
| 4 Latimer Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-11-10 | £304,106 |
| 4 Latimer Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-09-16 | £228,823 |
CR0 1RS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Community school | 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 | 884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 185 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Old Palace School, Old Palace Road , CR0 1AX | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 336 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria House PRU Southbridge Place , Victoria House CR0 4HA | - not rated | 429 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian School 5 Cairo New Road , CR0 1XP | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, Booth Road | 302 yd | |
| Danyame's Kitchen (The Kenkey House - Croydon) | 109A Church Street, Croydon | 346 yd | |
| Mahala Restaurant & Lounge | 83 Church Street, Croydon | 356 yd | |
| McDonald's | 67 - 69 Church Street, Croydon | 364 yd | |
| Coffee Time | 98 Church Street, Croydon | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 415 yd | |
| The Granaries | Overton's Yard, Croydon | 449 yd | |
| Dog And Bull | 24-25 Surrey Street, Croydon | 466 yd | |
| Green Dragon/Cluck&Run/Non Nyam/Seoul Chicken/Flip The Bird | The Green Dragon Public House, 60 High Street | 478 yd | |
| MemoryBox | 80 - 88 High Street, Croydon | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 177 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 177 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 65 Church Street, Croydon | 418 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 65 Church Street, Croydon | 418 yd | |
| Flame & Fried | 64 Church Street, Croydon | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 76-78 Church Street, Croydon | 421 yd | |
| Tran Supermarket | 42 Church Street, Croydon | 433 yd | |
| Abad Supermarket | 20 Church Street, Croydon | 494 yd | |
| Polski Supermarket | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 125 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 187 yd |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 713 yd | |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 864 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.