Riesco Drive is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5RS 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 Riesco Drive, Croydon, CR0 5RS 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 5RS 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 5RS 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 Riesco Drive was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Riesco Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 110th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Riesco Drive, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,320,000 | 2021-06-11 | £1,327,399 |
| 10 Riesco Drive, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2014-09-19 | £1,107,822 |
| 6 Riesco Drive, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £410,250 | 2000-05-12 | £1,282,210 |
CR0 5RS 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 5RS 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 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,470 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 | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,148 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 | 3,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Collegiate Trust At Quest Primary School | Quest Primary School, Farnborough Avenue | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Russell School COOMBE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,000 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.