Saffron Central Square is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2GL is located in the Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saffron Central Square, Croydon, CR0 2GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2GL, CR0 2GE, CR0 2GF, CR0 2GG, CR0 2GH, CR0 2FW, CR0 2FX, CR0 2FY, CR0 2FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 2GL is primarily male, with 57% of the population 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 | 40.1% | 43% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 59.9% | 57% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 2GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 60.3% | 66.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 23.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 5.4% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) 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 | 43.5% | 61.9% | 18.4% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 6.6% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 0.5% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CR0 2GL this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 5.4% | -13.7% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 2.7% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 75.3% | 38.7% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 11.9% | 1.1% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 60.8% | 45.9% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 39.3% 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 | 62.8% | 39.3% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 21.3% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 18.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.6% 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 | 60.8% | 39.4% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 20.6% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 16.2% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 13.7% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saffron Central Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Addiscombe West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 378 Pinnacle Apartments, 11 Saffron Central Square, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-01-18 | £425,960 |
| Flat 417 Pinnacle Apartments, 11 Saffron Central Square, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2021-09-28 | £562,639 |
| Flat 382 Pinnacle Apartments, 11 Saffron Central Square, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-11 | £434,063 |
| Flat 398 Pinnacle Apartments, 11 Saffron Central Square, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-12-09 | £427,385 |
| Flat 414 Pinnacle Apartments, 11 Saffron Central Square, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2017-09-28 | £580,564 |
| Full-Time Employee | 406 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,298 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 | 1,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,616 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 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy 98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 253 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,660 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 | 793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,900 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 | 2,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Village | 9 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 73 yd | |
| OCS Group Ltd At The Home Office | Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road | 103 yd | |
| Zan Coffee Shop Kiosk | West Croydon Bus Station, Station Road | 145 yd | |
| Mr Tinto | Interchange, 81 - 85 Station Road | 147 yd | |
| Food Station | 77A Station Road, Croydon | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford Tavern | 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon | 335 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 415 yd | |
| The George | The George Public House, George Street | 572 yd | |
| Boxpark Bar Beatbox | Unit 22 - 26, Boxpark Croydon | 605 yd | |
| Fanbox | Unit 58 - 61, Boxpark Croydon | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donals Chicken | 7 Station Road, Croydon | 199 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 16 London Road, Croydon | 269 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 London Road, Croydon | 278 yd | |
| KFC | 7 London Road, Croydon | 317 yd | |
| Brixton Caribbean Cuisine | 21 London Road, Croydon | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 45 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | 6 - 6A Lansdowne Road, Croydon | 268 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 317 yd | |
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 403 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 77 - 81 North End, Croydon | 407 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 191 yd | |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 241 yd | |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 261 yd |
| Tavr Centre SYDENHAM ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 379 yd | |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| The Gym (London East Croydon) SUFFOLK HOUSE SUFFOLK HOUSE GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Croydon College (Closed) Fairfield Fairfield College Road | health and fitness suite | 683 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 312.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 154.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.