Anchor Business Centre is in Croydon and in Sutton district. CR0 4YX is located in the Beddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Business Centre, Croydon, CR0 4YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4SQ, CR0 4TB, CR0 4SF, CR0 4SE, CR0 4YY, CR0 4TG, CR0 4TW, CR0 4TX, CR0 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 4YX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR0 4YX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 34.8% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 52.4% | 11.7% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 11.5% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 22.4% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 27.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87% | 76.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 78.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 79.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16.7% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.5% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Business Centre was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Beddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchor Business Centre has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Beddington and the 184th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block A Anchor Business Park, 102 Beddington Lane, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2019-08-16 | £1,031,633 |
| Block B Anchor Business Centre, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2017-12-15 | £1,128,350 |
CR0 4YX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
CR0 4YX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beddington Park Academy Mallinson Road , CR0 4UL | - not rated | 176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary School The Chase , SM6 8JT | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 2,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd At Sherwood Park School | Sherwood Park School, Streeters Lane | 598 yd | |
| Asif | 4 The Broadway, Beddington | 655 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 13 The Broadway, Beddington | 655 yd | |
| Creams Cafe Croydon | Unit 2A, 23 Hesterman Way | 700 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Cafe, Beddington Park Pavilion | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Home Pub | Harvest Home, 27 Beddington Lane | 171 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough Inn, The Broadway | 619 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon | Anchor Business Park, 102 Beddington Lane | 12 yd | |
| Donner Donner | Unit 3, Anchor Business Park | 83 yd | |
| R Cake | Unit 11, 106 Beddington Lane | 133 yd | |
| CassPea | Unit 23, 106 Beddington Lane | 133 yd | |
| Grandy's Kitchen | Unit 14, 106 Beddington Lane | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Marlowe Way, Beddington | 425 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 758 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 801 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 801 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 677 yd | |
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Beddington Cricket Club BEDDINGTON PARK BEDDINGTON PARK CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| The Change Foundation CRICKET CENTRE CRICKET CENTRE PLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.