Anselm Close is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5LY is located in the Park Hill & Whitgift electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anselm Close, Croydon, CR0 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5JD, CR0 5PS, CR0 5JA, CR0 5PU, CR0 5LX, CR0 5HD, CR0 5JF, CR0 5PT, CR0 5JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 5LY 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 | 46.8% | 49.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.9% | -2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 40% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 48% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 40.4% | 55.8% | 15.4% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 46% | 31.8% | -14.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CR0 5LY this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 10.6% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 61.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 11.8% | 1.3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 32.8% | 23.4% | -9.4% | 3.1% | 20.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 42.6% | 41% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -40.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 45.6% 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 | 46.4% | 45.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 13.1% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 9.9% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.2% | 21.5% | -17.7% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.8% 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 | 46.4% | 45.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 28.8% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 4.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.5% | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 19.3% | 1.7% | 17.6% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anselm Close was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.5% lower than the Addiscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anselm Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Addiscombe West and the 50th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Anselm Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2024-02-16 | £271,587 |
| 16 Anselm Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-05-22 | £227,335 |
| 15 Anselm Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2021-11-03 | £287,614 |
| 2 Anselm Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-03-11 | £370,400 |
| 1 Anselm Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2016-02-12 | £392,915 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 712 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 | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy 98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Free schools | 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 | 948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,150 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 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soniador Catering @ Croydon Combined Courthouse | The Law Courts, Altyre Road | 777 yd | |
| Croydon Cafe | 117 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 878 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 1, East Croydon Railway Station | 885 yd | |
| J & D Kebab | 107 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 889 yd | |
| Les Calices | 89 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | 107 Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 386 yd | |
| Mynd Spirit | Addiscombe Cricket Club, The Sandilands Club | 613 yd | |
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 865 yd | |
| Porter & Sorter | The Porter And Sorter Public House, Billinton Hill | 871 yd | |
| Alma Tavern | The Alma Tavern, 129 Lower Addiscombe Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serco Pecs | The Law Courts, Altyre Road | 777 yd | |
| Zee's Tasty Bites | East Croydon Railway Station, George Street | 885 yd | |
| Choo Choo Sandwiches Snacks & Juices | East Croydon Railway Station, George Street | 885 yd | |
| Burger King | East Croydon Railway Station, George Street | 885 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | East Croydon Railway Station, George Street | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarket, 18 Addiscombe Road | 767 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Petrol Filling Station, 100-102 Lower Addiscombe Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Church Hall CHICHESTER ROAD | 339 yd | |
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 348 yd | |
| The Sandilands Club SANDILANDS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Trinity School (Sandilands Playing Fields) SANDILANDS | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| H2O Leisure Club ALTYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Lloyd Park BLOSSOM CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 965 yd |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 1,007 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 | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.