Wellesley Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2AF 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 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2AH, CR0 2FB, CR0 2FD, CR0 2FE, CR0 2AE, CR0 2AJ, CR0 2AL, CR0 2UB, CR0 2AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 2AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 39.7% | 46.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 42.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 53.1% | 57.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 6.5% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
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 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 13.2% | 9.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 16.1% |
| Other | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.6% 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 | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 2.4% | -7.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 17.3% | 24.5% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 22.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 25.4% | 28.6% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -52.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 40.1% | 45.5% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 18.6% | 18.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.3% | 15.5% | -12.8% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.5% 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 | 38.1% | 45.4% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.4% | 26.5% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 5% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellesley Road was 273.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wellesley Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 85th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Woburn Court Wellesley Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-03 | £185,600 |
| 43 Woburn Court Wellesley Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-03-01 | £268,479 |
| 42 Woburn Court Wellesley Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2024-02-28 | £251,543 |
| 66 Woburn Court Wellesley Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-02-02 | £285,617 |
| 41 Woburn Court Wellesley Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-04 | £264,842 |
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,603 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 | 2,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Tinto | Interchange, 81 - 85 Station Road | 235 yd | |
| Coffee Village | 9 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 269 yd | |
| Food Station | 77A Station Road, Croydon | 322 yd | |
| Mckat Magic Masala | 27 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 322 yd | |
| Chinese Express | 25 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford Tavern | 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon | 435 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 718 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 749 yd | |
| Porter & Sorter | The Porter And Sorter Public House, Billinton Hill | 846 yd | |
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elroy's Chicken And Pizza | 47 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 403 yd | |
| Delly's Kitchen | 67 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 430 yd | |
| Morleys | 53 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 430 yd | |
| Fish Machine | 61 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 430 yd | |
| Donals Chicken | 7 Station Road, Croydon | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 292 yd | |
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 111 Whitehorse Road | 536 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | 6 - 6A Lansdowne Road, Croydon | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 123 yd | |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 148 yd | |
| Tavr Centre SYDENHAM ROAD | 261 yd | |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 868 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.