Elmwood Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2SX 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 Elmwood Road, Croydon, CR0 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2SJ, CR0 2PN, CR0 2PJ, CR0 2PB, CR0 2PG, CR0 2XE, CR0 2XA, CR0 2PD, CR0 2PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 2SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 40.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 44.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 45% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 38.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14% | 20.4% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 37.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| 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 19.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 26.6% | 29.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 26.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 12.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 13.7% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 14.7% | 19.9% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 41.9% 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 | 41.9% | 41.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 15.3% | 6.9% | -8.4% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 37% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 31.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 4.6% | -5.4% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.7% 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 | 40.6% | 41.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 40.7% | 38.5% | 9.8% | 30.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 4.9% | -9.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.6% | 2.6% | -33.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 19% | 1.7% | 17.3% |
| Muslim | 22% | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmwood Road was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmwood Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 521st lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-10-10 | £474,290 |
| Flat 2 37 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,599 | 2024-09-09 | £143,583 |
| 47 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-03-05 | £441,391 |
| Flat A 71 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2023-05-04 | £186,670 |
| 55 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-02-26 | £452,376 |
CR0 2SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 2SX 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 22 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 22 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 743 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,563 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 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,911 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 | 513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 892 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tindli | 5-7 St James's Road, Croydon | 374 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 334 London Road, Croydon | 378 yd | |
| Bloom | 266 London Road, Croydon | 403 yd | |
| ASKI | 299 London Road, Croydon | 415 yd | |
| Dosa Kada | 239 - 241 London Road, Croydon | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 371 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 917 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambal Express | 332 London Road, Croydon | 376 yd | |
| Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) | 288 London Road, Croydon | 380 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 248 London Road, Croydon | 419 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 243A London Road, Croydon | 421 yd | |
| Chicken World | 263 London Road, Croydon | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gucio Delicatessen | 222B London Road, Croydon | 460 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 470 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 111 Whitehorse Road | 520 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 660 yd | |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 757 yd | |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 791 yd | |
| Tavr Centre SYDENHAM ROAD | 916 yd | |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 985 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,000 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 253.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.