Friars Wood is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 9JP 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 Friars Wood, Croydon, CR0 9JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 9JN, CR0 9LD, CR0 9JH, CR0 9LE, CR0 9JL, CR0 9LJ, CR0 9LB, CR0 9JB, CR0 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 9JP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR0 9JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 53.5% | 50.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 32.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 8.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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 | 18.3% | 15% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 31.8% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 72.8% | 72.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 82.1% | 78.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 5.7% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 77.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 0.4% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Wood was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Wood has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in New Addington South and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Friars Wood, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2026-02-27 | £125,000 |
| 8 Friars Wood, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-08-07 | £294,286 |
| 34 Friars Wood, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-06-27 | £201,517 |
| 88 Friars Wood, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2024-09-27 | £404,152 |
| 16 Friars Wood, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-12 | £291,573 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 692 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little David's School The Time Bridge Centre , Fieldway CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 546 yd | |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 637 yd | |
| McDermotts Fish & Chips | 5-7 The Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane | 652 yd | |
| Co-op | 4 The Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane | 652 yd | |
| Forestdale Arms | The Forestdale Arms Public House, Featherbed Lane | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Chinese Cuisine | 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road | 637 yd | |
| Capones Pizza Parlour | 179 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Addington Court Golf Club FEATHERBED LANE | golf | 737 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Addington Palace Country Club (Closed) GRAVEL HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.