Elmfield Way, South Croydon, CR2 0EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 0EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.8%	49%	0.2%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 CR2 0EJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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	16.4%	22.7%	6.3%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.9%	62.7%	-5.2%	44.2%	18.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	5.5%	7.6%	2.1%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	9.1%	6.5%	-2.6%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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	50.7%	56.5%	5.8%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	38.3%	30.1%	-8.2%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	7%	11%	4.0%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CR2 0EJ this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 53.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.9%	8.2%	-5.7%	18.2%	-10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	6%	-3.1%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	15.8%	0.0%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	13.7%	5.2%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	46.7%	53.6%	6.9%	33.8%	19.8%
Other	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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%	4.5%	4.5%	1.1%	3.4%
Chinese	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	4%	14.2%	10.2%	3.1%	11.1%
Pakistani	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	3.5%	1.2%	-2.3%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	2.4%	1.9%	1.0%	1.4%
Other Black	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.8%	2.4%
White	84.1%	63.6%	-20.5%	81.4%	-17.8%
Arab	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.5% 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	87.1%	76.5%	-10.6%	83.2%	-6.7%
European Union	2%	4.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2%	3.6%	1.6%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	4.5%	10.8%	6.3%	5.6%	5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	1.3%	1.1%
Oceania	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.6%	77.7%	-8.9%	83.2%	-5.5%
10+ Years	1%	16.2%	15.2%	9.8%	6.4%
5-10 Years	1.5%	3.6%	2.1%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	1.6%	-8.8%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.3%	1.2%	2.1%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.9%	37.2%	-11.3%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	11.6%	1.7%	9.9%
Muslim	13.9%	6.5%	7.4%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Elmfield Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmfield Way was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Elmfield Way has the 41st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Sanderstead and the 281st lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£68,500

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CR2 0EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Elmfield Way are based on 92 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Elmfield Way, South Croydon, CR2 0EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR2 0EJ

Average Price
£605,248

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£703,277

Flats/Maisonettes
£17,076

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Elmfield Way

Average Price
£715,304

Semi-Detached
£731,262

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£725,396

Flats/Maisonettes
£300,795

Other
£610,909

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Elmfield WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2024-02-01	£628,109
55 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£722,000	2021-06-14	£726,857
65 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2012-02-03	£703,790
33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£10,000	2011-11-11	£15,866
57 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£397,000	2010-02-16	£723,136

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR2 0EJ

Employment

CR2 0EJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	2
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	9
Information and communication	5
Construction	5
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Manufacturing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE	4out of 4	2,396 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY	4out of 4	3,815 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL	3out of 4	5,238 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ	3out of 4	245 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Junior School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ	- not rated	245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Infants' School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ	- not rated	245 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR	3out of 4	1,188 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR	3out of 4	1,343 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT	3out of 4	2,006 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY	3out of 4	2,036 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT	- not rated	2,086 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD	- not rated	2,598 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD	2out of 4	2,598 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ	- not rated	3,118 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX	- not rated	3,339 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT	- not rated	682 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sanderstead Junior School 29 Purley Oaks Road , Sanderstead CR2 0NW	- not rated	976 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD	- not rated	1,027 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Croham Hurst School 79 Croham Road , CR2 7YN	- not rated	1,489 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Normanton School 17-21 Normanton Road , CR2 7AE	- not rated	1,554 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hunters Lodge	88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon	718 yd
Ingleside Childrens Home	92 Mayfield Road, South Croydon	718 yd
Sanderstead Tandoori	5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road	816 yd
Taste Of Bengal Restaurant	1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road	816 yd
Coco And Nut Coffee	6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road	826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods	31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon	1 yd
Master Chef Chinese Takeaway	3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road	816 yd
Station Fish Bar	11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road	816 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road		810 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD		829 yd
Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL	tennis courts	836 yd
Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue	tennis courts	990 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	71.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.