The Crescent is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2HN is located in the Selhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2HD, CR0 2HG, CR0 2HJ, CR0 2HP, CR0 2HL, CR0 2LB, CR0 2LH, CR0 2LN, SE25 5PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 2HN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 52.6% | 48.2% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 46.6% | 53.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 29.9% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 54% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 29.8% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.2% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 16.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 33.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.4% 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 | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.1% | 23.1% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 22.1% |
| Other Black | 13.8% | 5.8% | -8.0% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 25.8% | 27.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -54.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 52.8% 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 | 61.2% | 52.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 12.7% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 11.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 52.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 5.6% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 39th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 288th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% 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 The Crescent, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-07-24 | £814,896 |
| 17B The Crescent, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-12-18 | £209,773 |
| 17B The Crescent, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-09-14 | £216,783 |
| 7 The Crescent, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-05-12 | £839,172 |
| 17 The Crescent, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-02-23 | £305,435 |
CR0 2HN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 2HN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Primary School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | 2out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 281 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Lodge Children's Home | 16 Edith Road, South Norwood | 234 yd | |
| Caleche Restaurant | 78 Northcote Road, Croydon | 243 yd | |
| Michael's Cafe | 16-18 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 248 yd | |
| Original Adwoa's Kitchen | 314 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 330 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 304 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Two Brewers P.H. | The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road | 351 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 418 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 867 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 908 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw | 10 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 248 yd | |
| Europa Pizza 2022 / Fried Chicken & Burgers | 12 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 248 yd | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 15-17 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 250 yd | |
| Quik Bite | 20 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 262 yd | |
| OTJ Delivery | 328 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 248 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 111 Whitehorse Road | 657 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 46 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 279 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 921 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.