Coombe Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 5SQ 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 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 5SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5SL, CR0 5SJ, CR0 5JZ, CR0 5JY, CR0 5SD, CR0 5SN, CR0 5JU, CR0 5ST, CR0 5SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 5SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 49.8% | 42.9% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 40.7% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.4% | 51% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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.
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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 5.6% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 9.1% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 55.6% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.8% | 19.3% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 16.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 52.3% | 42% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 63.1% | 50% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 15.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 23.1% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 50.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 28.7% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 4.4% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 16.5% | 1.7% | 14.8% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coombe Road was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Addiscombe West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coombe Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Addiscombe West and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Coombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-01-26 | £837,838 |
| Flat C 153 Coombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-06-19 | £255,519 |
| 141 Coombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2016-06-27 | £752,075 |
| Flat 1 Deansgate House, 151 Coombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-02-24 | £273,475 |
| Flat 3 Deansgate House, 151 Coombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-07-07 | £335,022 |
CR0 5SQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
CR0 5SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 5SQ 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 1,571 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 | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,786 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 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | 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 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,130 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 | 1,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,021 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 | 2,779 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 | 268 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 353 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 | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 296 yd | |
| South Croydon Sports Club | Beech Copse, South Croydon | 306 yd | |
| Unicorn House | 16 Campden Road, South Croydon | 398 yd | |
| Tree Tops Tamarind Care | 3 Campden Road, South Croydon | 476 yd | |
| Voyage Care | 82 Coombe Road, Croydon | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 757 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 852 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 961 yd | |
| Mynd Spirit | Addiscombe Cricket Club, The Sandilands Club | 1,013 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander | 19 Croham Road, South Croydon | 757 yd | |
| Heavenly Cuisine | 25 Croham Road, South Croydon | 757 yd | |
| Turkish Grill And Pizza | 23 Croham Road, South Croydon | 757 yd | |
| Peri Peri Hut | Shop, 8 Ye Market | 839 yd | |
| King Kebab | Shop, 2 Ye Market | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 983 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 307 yd |
| Lloyd Park BLOSSOM CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 587 yd | |
| St Matthews Church Hall CHICHESTER ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 822 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Preparatory School) MELVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 869 yd | |
| Coombe Lodge COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 909 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.