Ludford Close is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4BY is located in the Waddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ludford Close, Croydon, CR0 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4BH, CR0 4AU, CR0 4BS, CR0 4BA, CR0 4BQ, CR0 4BL, CR0 4BR, CR0 4BP, CR0 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 4BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.1% | 47.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 4BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 52.9% | 62.8% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 23.4% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 50.8% | 50.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 40.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 10.9% | 1.5% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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 | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 55.1% | 57.2% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 66.5% | 64.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 8% | 17.3% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 5.6% | -9.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 64.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 20.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 2.2% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ludford Close was 146.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ludford Close has the 46th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 210th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Ludford Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,500 | 2025-10-31 | £186,529 |
| 34 Ludford Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-10-14 | £182,100 |
| 38 Ludford Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-09-18 | £97,775 |
| 38 Ludford Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2025-09-18 | £131,019 |
| 29 Ludford Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-27 | £270,165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,357 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria House PRU Southbridge Place , Victoria House CR0 4HA | - not rated | 341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Old Palace School, Old Palace Road , CR0 1AX | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educational Excellence and Wellbeing 112 - 114 High Street , CR0 1ND | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raggio Di Sole Pizzeria | 62 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 583 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Drive Through Restaurant, 415 Purley Way | 645 yd | |
| Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, Booth Road | 651 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 352 Purley Way, Croydon | 667 yd | |
| Danyame's Kitchen (The Kenkey House - Croydon) | 109A Church Street, Croydon | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 598 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 666 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 679 yd | |
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 680 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 400 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 400 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 72 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 557 yd | |
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 622 yd | |
| JA Tasty By Bigz | 405 Purley Way, Croydon | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 749 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 76-78 Church Street, Croydon | 797 yd | |
| Tran Supermarket | 42 Church Street, Croydon | 804 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 840 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 262 yd | |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 562 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 713 yd | |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 825 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.