Markfield is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 9HW is located in the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Markfield, Croydon, CR0 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 9HN, CR0 9HU, CR0 9HQ, CR0 9HP, CR0 9HL, CR0 9HH, CR0 9HR, CR0 9HY, CR0 9HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 9HW has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.3% | 47% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.7% | 53% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 9HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 51.2% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.2% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 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 (86.3%) 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 | 44.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 10.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 9.2% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 17.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 30.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.5% | 70.4% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 91.1% | 74.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 14.6% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 74.1% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Markfield was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Markfield has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in New Addington South and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 Markfield, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-06-14 | £399,738 |
| 264 Markfield, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-07-06 | £392,317 |
| 249 Markfield, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-11-12 | £334,689 |
| 251 Markfield, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-03-22 | £406,908 |
| 235 Markfield, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-11-29 | £352,684 |
CR0 9HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9HW 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 2out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 3,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Court Golf Club | Addington Court Golf Club House, Featherbed Lane | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Court Golf Club FEATHERBED LANE | golf | 753 yd |
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.