Grindall Close is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4PX 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 Grindall Close, Croydon, CR0 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4DB, CR0 4HL, CR0 4DA, CR0 4HF, CR0 4HR, CR0 4DH, CR0 4HG, CR0 4DD, CR2 6NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 56.6% | 53.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 43.4% | 46.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 36% | 39.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 46% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 23.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 29.8% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 61.7% | 50% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 79.9% | 65.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 12.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 65.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 26.2% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 1.3% | -12.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grindall Close was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grindall Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 490th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Grindall Close, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2002-09-09 | £167,076 |
CR0 4PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 4PX 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,831 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 | 3,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aerodrome School Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duppas Junior School Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | 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 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,927 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 | 1,447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,721 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House PRU Southbridge Place , Victoria House CR0 4HA | - not rated | 466 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | - not rated | 850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd | Croydon Bowling Club, 10 Nottingham Road | 426 yd | |
| Raggio Di Sole Pizzeria | 62 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 577 yd | |
| 876 Uptown | 38A South End, Croydon | 703 yd | |
| Waddon Cafe | 445 Purley Way, Croydon | 712 yd | |
| Bagatti's | 56-58 South End, Croydon | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 745 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 792 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 808 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 843 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 9 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 72 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 571 yd | |
| South Bridge Charcoal Grill | 136 Southbridge Road, Croydon | 631 yd | |
| Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd | 10 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 704 yd | |
| Kimi's Kitchen | Albany House, 84A South End | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 714 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 897 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 459 yd | |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 473 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 682 yd | |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 829 yd | |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 969 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.