Sorrel Bank is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 9LU 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 Sorrel Bank, Croydon, CR0 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 9LX, CR0 9LW, CR0 9LE, CR0 9LF, CR0 9LR, CR0 9LY, CR0 9LS, CR2 8TD, CR0 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 9LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 53.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 45.5% | 50.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 25.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 50.9% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 31.4% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.2% | 14.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 13% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 32.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.2% | 76.5% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 91.8% | 82.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 82.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sorrel Bank was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the New Addington South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sorrel Bank, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-12-04 | £353,150 |
| 6 Sorrel Bank, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-22 | £407,699 |
| 10 Sorrel Bank, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-22 | £233,602 |
| 15 Sorrel Bank, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-20 | £218,625 |
| 30 Sorrel Bank, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-07-02 | £312,108 |
CR0 9LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 2out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,013 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 | 4,652 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 | 798 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 762 yd | |
| The Collegiate Trust At Quest Primary School | Quest Primary School, Farnborough Avenue | 776 yd | |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 852 yd | |
| McDermotts Fish & Chips | 5-7 The Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane | 870 yd | |
| Co-op | 4 The Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Chinese Cuisine | 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road | 852 yd | |
| Capones Pizza Parlour | 179 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Addington Court Golf Club FEATHERBED LANE | golf | 874 yd |
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 889 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 | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.