Gravel Hill is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5BE is located in the Selsdon & Addington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gravel Hill, Croydon, CR0 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 5BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.9% | 48.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.9% | 1.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CR0 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 24.4% | 28.6% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 58.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 51.2% | 54.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 11.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 48.8% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 73% | 57.3% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 82.2% | 73.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 12.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 74% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 20.1% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 1.9% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gravel Hill was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Selsdon & Addington Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gravel Hill has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Selsdon & Addington Village and the 442nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Gravel Hill, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2021-08-27 | £601,432 |
| 98 Gravel Hill, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-06-24 | £638,662 |
| 106 Gravel Hill, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-03-04 | £676,351 |
| 90 Gravel Hill, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2015-12-03 | £562,967 |
| 72 Gravel Hill, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2012-09-14 | £619,062 |
CR0 5BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,747 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 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Infant Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 662 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Lloyd Park , Coombe Road CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace Golf Club House | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 515 yd | |
| The Collegiate Trust At Quest Primary School | Quest Primary School, Farnborough Avenue | 655 yd | |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 1,042 yd | |
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Chinese Cuisine | 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Capones Pizza Parlour | 179 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace Country Club (Closed) GRAVEL HILL | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Addington Palace Golf Club GRAVEL HILL | golf | 748 yd |
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.