Whitehorse Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2LJ 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 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2LB, CR0 2HJ, CR0 2QJ, CR0 2LH, CR0 2HL, CR0 2QG, CR0 2LN, CR0 2LL, CR0 2HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 2LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 52.5% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 54.7% | 47.5% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 49.5% | 54% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 30.8% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 44.5% | 53.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.5% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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.
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 19.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 43.4% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 15.2% | 3.3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 20.8% | 11% | -9.8% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 16.3% |
| Other Black | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| White | 28.5% | 31.2% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -50.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 49.6% 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% | 49.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 11.6% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 11.1% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% 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 | 53.3% | 49.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 25.8% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 5.5% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 76.7% | -17.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehorse Road was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehorse Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 437th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 225.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-08-20 | £608,847 |
| 183A Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-13 | £207,878 |
| 139 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-07-22 | £368,100 |
| Flat 2 La Vue Apartments, 143 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2022-02-16 | £384,945 |
| Flat 4 La Vue Apartments, 143 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-02-01 | £383,005 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 2LJ 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,947 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Primary School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 813 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 | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,547 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 | 1,735 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,032 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 | 2,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,440 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 | 361 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Croydon Youth Zone | 125 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 176 yd | |
| Caleche Restaurant | 78 Northcote Road, Croydon | 314 yd | |
| Michael's Cafe | 16-18 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 393 yd | |
| Kani Lounge | 112 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 406 yd | |
| Original Adwoa's Kitchen | 314 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 403 yd | |
| The Two Brewers P.H. | The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road | 467 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 995 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 1,055 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw | 10 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 393 yd | |
| Europa Pizza 2022 / Fried Chicken & Burgers | 12 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 393 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 108 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 401 yd | |
| Quik Bite | 20 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 418 yd | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 15-17 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 265 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 393 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 111 Whitehorse Road | 499 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 841 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 494 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 1,045 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 | 185.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.