Southcote Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0EQ is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southcote Road, South Croydon, CR2 0EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0ER, CR2 0EH, CR2 0LJ, CR2 0EU, CR2 0EW, CR2 0LF, CR2 0EF, CR2 0EN, CR2 0LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 0EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 0EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.3% 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 | 18.1% | 20.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.7% | 71.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 55.5% | 60.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 0EQ this area, 6% 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 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 58.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.7% | 74.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 86.6% | 82.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 82.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 0.3% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southcote Road was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 168.2% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Southcote Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 355th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Southcote Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-11-04 | £721,619 |
| 5 Southcote Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-07-05 | £619,534 |
| 11 Southcote Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-01-03 | £577,693 |
| 4 Southcote Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £652,000 | 2017-07-27 | £684,829 |
| 14 Southcote Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-03-30 | £636,170 |
CR2 0EQ 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 CR2 0EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,017 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 | 5,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 29 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,775 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 | 3,497 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 | 4,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Lodge | 88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 871 yd | |
| Ingleside Childrens Home | 92 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 871 yd | |
| Sanderstead Tandoori | 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 878 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant | 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 878 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods | 31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon | 265 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 878 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 572 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 734 yd | |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.