Amersham Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2QJ 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 Amersham Road, Croydon, CR0 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2QR, CR0 2QT, CR0 2QG, CR0 2LJ, CR0 2QS, CR0 2LB, CR0 2LH, CR0 2QZ, CR0 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 2QJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 54.2% | 56.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 43.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 2QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 33% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 49.6% | 52.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.8% | 20.5% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 35.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.3% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 22.1% | 16.8% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 15.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 47.9% | 39.6% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 73.8% | 64.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 64.9% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 21.6% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 2.5% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amersham Road was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Amersham Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 525th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Amersham Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-04-03 | £275,000 |
| 3 Amersham Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £461,250 | 2023-01-31 | £428,040 |
| 12 Amersham Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-07-29 | £365,194 |
| 7 Amersham Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-02-25 | £349,624 |
| 3 Amersham Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2020-03-18 | £302,038 |
CR0 2QJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmead Primary School 366 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EA | 2out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 784 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 | 1,221 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 | 1,594 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,435 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 | 1,804 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,080 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 | 2,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,366 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 | 470 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,517 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 | 205 yd | |
| Original Adwoa's Kitchen | 314 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 428 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 304 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 428 yd | |
| Caleche Restaurant | 78 Northcote Road, Croydon | 432 yd | |
| Kani Lounge | 112 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 363 yd | |
| The Two Brewers P.H. | The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road | 585 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 980 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 998 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine House | 108 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 439 yd | |
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 321 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 477 yd | |
| Grandy's Kitchen / Eugreeka! | 319 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 477 yd | |
| Asafo Takeaway | 313 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 477 yd | |
| OTJ Delivery | 328 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 284 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 511 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 111 Whitehorse Road | 519 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 735 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 945 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.