Ballards Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5RG is located in the Selsdon & Addington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ballards Way, Croydon, CR0 5RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5RS, CR0 5RJ, CR0 5RP, CR0 5RF, CR2 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 5RG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 24.3% | 24.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 64.3% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 50% | 54.5% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 11.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 40.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 70.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
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 | 84.6% | 73.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 72.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 21.9% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 1.7% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballards Way was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ballards Way has the 30th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Sanderstead and the 166th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Ballards Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-12-17 | £556,370 |
| 166 Ballards Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-19 | £441,639 |
| 160 Ballards Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-07-27 | £680,303 |
| 168 Ballards Way, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2021-09-24 | £541,012 |
| Flat 6 Aston Court, 148 Ballards Way, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-08-13 | £411,885 |
CR0 5RG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,482 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 | 4,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,442 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 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Infant Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Lloyd Park , Coombe Road CR0 5RD | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croham Hurst School 79 Croham Road , CR2 7YN | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,482 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Restaurant | Coombe Lodge, 104 Coombe Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Lloyds Park Cafe | Lloyd Park, Coombe Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Russell School COOMBE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 345 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 188.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.