Addiscombe Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 6SG is located in the Addiscombe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5PG, CR0 5PJ, CR0 6SH, CR0 6AW, CR0 5PF, CR0 6QA, CR0 6SF, CR0 6TQ, CR0 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 6SG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 32.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 54.5% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 7.6% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 55.4% | 52.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 64.1% | 58% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 16.7% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 11.3% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 58% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 24.5% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 3.5% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addiscombe Road was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Addiscombe Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 457th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 460.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-01-31 | £588,068 |
CR0 6SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 6SG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 367 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 | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,690 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 | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,814 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 | 1,887 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 | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 518 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 868 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 1,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & D Kebab | 107 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 545 yd | |
| Croydon Cafe | 117 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 548 yd | |
| Les Calices | 89 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 552 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Orchard Public House, 112 Cherry Orchard Road | 593 yd | |
| Mazala | 142 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers | 107 Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 3 yd | |
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 503 yd | |
| Alma Tavern | The Alma Tavern, 129 Lower Addiscombe Road | 545 yd | |
| The Builders Arms | Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road | 546 yd | |
| Porter & Sorter | The Porter And Sorter Public House, Billinton Hill | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Pizza & Pasta | 105 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 545 yd | |
| Schwagel Ltd | 109 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 545 yd | |
| Chicken Guys | 91 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 552 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 85 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 552 yd | |
| Grillo's | 74 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express Petrol Filling Station, 100-102 Lower Addiscombe Road | 496 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsburys Supermarket, 18 Addiscombe Road | 557 yd | |
| Croydon International Food Center | 19 - 23 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 753 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | 6 - 6A Lansdowne Road, Croydon | 1,033 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| St Matthews Church Hall CHICHESTER ROAD | 591 yd | |
| H2O Leisure Club ALTYRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 724 yd | |
| Sir Philip Game Youth Centre MORLAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 892 yd |
| The Gym (London East Croydon) SUFFOLK HOUSE SUFFOLK HOUSE GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| The Sandilands Club SANDILANDS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 937 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.