Steep Hill is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5QU is located in the Park Hill & Whitgift electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Steep Hill, Croydon, CR0 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5QT, CR0 5SE, CR0 5QS, CR0 5NJ, CR0 5SP, CR0 5SG, CR2 7EU, CR2 7DT, CR0 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 5QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 51.1% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 55.9% | 48.9% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 42.1% | 52% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.4% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 59.6% | 51.8% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 36.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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.
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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 11.1% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.8% | 58.8% | -5.0% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% 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 | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 24.1% | 17.9% | -6.2% | 3.1% | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -36.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 48.6% 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 | 55.2% | 48.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 15.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 25.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.7% 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 | 54.4% | 48.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 22.7% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 8.7% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steep Hill was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Addiscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Steep Hill has the 18th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Addiscombe West and the 486th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Steep Hill, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-01-24 | £254,503 |
| 73 Steep Hill, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,500 | 2022-04-22 | £323,281 |
| 84 Steep Hill, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,500 | 2021-06-03 | £231,982 |
| 72 Steep Hill, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2020-12-18 | £249,969 |
| 82 Steep Hill, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-01-17 | £340,890 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 5QU 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,462 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 | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Free schools | 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 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,851 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 | 842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,895 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 | 2,816 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 | 27 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 75 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice N Ice | South Park Hotel, 3 South Park Hill Road | 234 yd | |
| South Croydon Sports Club | Beech Copse, South Croydon | 538 yd | |
| New Ruskin House | Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road | 630 yd | |
| Baptist Church Hall | Croham Baptist Church Hall, Croham Road | 661 yd | |
| Unicorn House | 16 Campden Road, South Croydon | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 701 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 712 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 751 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 838 yd | |
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander | 19 Croham Road, South Croydon | 701 yd | |
| Heavenly Cuisine | 25 Croham Road, South Croydon | 701 yd | |
| Turkish Grill And Pizza | 23 Croham Road, South Croydon | 701 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers Croydon | 31 South End, Croydon | 712 yd | |
| Castella Fish Bar | 11 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 764 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarket, 18 Addiscombe Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 59 High Street | 1,024 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 375 yd |
| St Matthews Church Hall CHICHESTER ROAD | 524 yd | |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 555 yd | |
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 642 yd | |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 710 yd | |
| H2O Leisure Club ALTYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Unitarian Church Hall THE CROYDON FLYOVER | 773 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BLOSSOM CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.