Inwood Close is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 8BP is located in the Shirley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Inwood Close, Croydon, CR0 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 8BQ, CR0 8BL, CR0 8BU, CR0 8BR, CR0 8TH, CR0 8BH, CR0 8UE, CR0 8AE, CR0 8DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 8BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8BP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 19.7% | 31.1% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 53.7% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 44.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 35% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.3% | 67.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 78% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 78% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 77.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 0% | -19.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inwood Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Selsdon & Addington Village average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Inwood Close, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-10-31 | £505,112 |
| 9 Inwood Close, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2023-06-16 | £546,188 |
| 2 Inwood Close, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-01-22 | £513,434 |
| 12 Inwood Close, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-07-17 | £551,425 |
| 4 Inwood Close, Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2018-11-22 | £539,243 |
CR0 8BP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR0 8BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Way Primary School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 2out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge Primary School Chamberlain Crescent , BR4 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Prep Justin Hall , Beckenham Road BR4 0QS | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Inn | 264 Wickham Road, Croydon | 348 yd | |
| The Shirley Cafe | 219 Wickham Road, Croydon | 372 yd | |
| Romeo Of Shirley | 186 Wickham Road, Croydon | 553 yd | |
| Rupees Grill And Restaurant | 184 Wickham Road, Croydon | 553 yd | |
| Two Chicks | 147 Wickham Road, Croydon | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 28 Wickham Road, Croydon | 890 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree Public House, 1 - 3 Broom Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spices | 280 Wickham Road, Croydon | 348 yd | |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine | 256 Wickham Road, Croydon | 348 yd | |
| Komur Meze Grill | 248 Wickham Road, Croydon | 351 yd | |
| Shirley Fish Bar | 152 Wickham Road, Croydon | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (3386) | Tesco Express Filling Station, 564-566 Wickham Road | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkfields PARKFIELDS | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson WEST WAY | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Shirley High School Shirley Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Orchard Way Primary School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School UPPER SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Forest Academy BRIDLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Orchard Park High School ORCHARD WAY | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.