Scarbrook Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 1UH is located in the Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scarbrook Road, Croydon, CR0 1UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 1FN, CR0 1FQ, CR0 1SZ, CR0 1FS, CR0 1FT, CR0 9XN, CR0 1TR, CR0 1UL, CR0 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 1UH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 48.6% | 47.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 1UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 60.9% | 52.3% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 36.9% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 58% | 61% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 9.4% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 57% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 16.4% | 4% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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 | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 55.5% | 51.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 53.6% | 45.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 15% | 20.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% 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 | 52% | 45.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 25.1% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 4.4% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 76.7% | -26.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarbrook Road was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scarbrook Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 363rd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 36 The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2026-03-24 | £375,000 |
| Flat 41 The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-04-28 | £359,853 |
| Flat 29 The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-08-06 | £203,293 |
| Flat 2 The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-03-15 | £342,530 |
| Flat 61 The Exchange, 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2018-12-05 | £256,983 |
CR0 1UH 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 1UH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,799 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 | 566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 4,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,261 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 | 457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Excellence and Wellbeing 112 - 114 High Street , CR0 1ND | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Old Palace School, Old Palace Road , CR0 1AX | - not rated | 268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd (Croydon, Surrey) 92 Park Lane , CR9 2NL | - not rated | 304 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 | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moving On Pupil Referral Unit South London House , 279 High Street CR0 1QH | - not rated | 459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Jerk | Pitch 30, Surrey Street Market | 71 yd | |
| F45 | 70 High Street, Croydon | 86 yd | |
| Early Learners | Rear Of 62, High Street | 88 yd | |
| Ponte Nuovo | 80 - 88 High Street, Croydon | 88 yd | |
| Grab And Go | Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon/Cluck&Run/Non Nyam/Seoul Chicken/Flip The Bird | The Green Dragon Public House, 60 High Street | 43 yd | |
| The Market Tavern/88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | Market Tavern, 1 - 4 Surrey Street | 50 yd | |
| MemoryBox | 80 - 88 High Street, Croydon | 88 yd | |
| Dice Bar & Club | 36 High Street, Croydon | 109 yd | |
| The Cronx Tap | 71 High Street, Croydon | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Kebab Centre | 76 High Street, Croydon | 88 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 46 High Street, Croydon | 109 yd | |
| Sam's Chicken | 48 High Street, Croydon | 109 yd | |
| Eat More Peri Peri | Unit 1, 13 - 14 Surrey Street | 114 yd | |
| Currygoat And Rice At The Bar Stop Lounge | 79 High Street, Croydon | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 102 yd | |
| Polski Supermarket | 47-48 Surrey Street, Croydon | 148 yd | |
| Abad Supermarket | 20 Church Street, Croydon | 232 yd | |
| Tran Supermarket | 42 Church Street, Croydon | 268 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 76-78 Church Street, Croydon | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 163 yd |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 312 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 321 yd |
| Croydon College (Closed) Fairfield Fairfield College Road | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| The Gym (London East Croydon) SUFFOLK HOUSE SUFFOLK HOUSE GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 499 yd | |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 629 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 223.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.