Addiscombe Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5PD is located in the Park Hill & Whitgift electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 5PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5PH, CR0 5PL, CR0 6SL, CR0 6SN, CR0 6XB, CR0 5QG, CR0 6SJ, CR0 6SP, CR0 5QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 5PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 42% | 47.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 37.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 9.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 47.1% | 46.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 41.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 12.4% | 4.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 43.2% | -7.2% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 26.8% | 16.2% | -10.6% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 46.7% | 38.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 54.7% | 49.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 10.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29% | 15.8% | -13.2% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.1% 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 | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 21.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addiscombe Road was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Addiscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addiscombe Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Addiscombe West and the 455th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Lynden Hyrst Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-05-20 | £275,000 |
| Flat 24 Lynden Hyrst Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-03 | £317,793 |
| Flat 37 Lynden Hyrst Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2024-05-10 | £287,241 |
| Flat 32 Lynden Hyrst Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,250 | 2022-11-25 | £326,559 |
| Flat 8 Lynden Hyrst Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-01-26 | £301,534 |
CR0 5PD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 447 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 | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Oval Primary Academy 98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wood School & Nursery Dartnell Road , CR0 6JA | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 738 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 1,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,829 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 | 1,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khair Secondary Girls 109-117 Cherry Orchard , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 756 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 858 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Cafe | 117 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 581 yd | |
| J & D Kebab | 107 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 604 yd | |
| Les Calices | 89 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 647 yd | |
| Cafe Davinci | 227 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 775 yd | |
| Baileys Cafe | 50 Hastings Road, Croydon | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | 107 Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 300 yd | |
| Alma Tavern | The Alma Tavern, 129 Lower Addiscombe Road | 604 yd | |
| Mynd Spirit | Addiscombe Cricket Club, The Sandilands Club | 708 yd | |
| The Builders Arms | Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road | 737 yd | |
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Pizza & Pasta | 105 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 604 yd | |
| Schwagel Ltd | 109 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 604 yd | |
| Chicken Guys | 91 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 647 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 85 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 647 yd | |
| Ossie's Fish Bar | 189 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Petrol Filling Station, 100-102 Lower Addiscombe Road | 579 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarket, 18 Addiscombe Road | 849 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 909 yd | |
| Croydon International Food Center | 19 - 23 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 670 yd | |
| St Matthews Church Hall CHICHESTER ROAD | 670 yd | |
| Trinity School (Sandilands Playing Fields) SANDILANDS | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| The Sandilands Club SANDILANDS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Addiscombe Recreation Ground ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND ADDISCOMBE RECREATION GROUND BINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| H2O Leisure Club ALTYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 885 yd | |
| Sir Philip Game Youth Centre MORLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.