Wettern Close is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0NT is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wettern Close, South Croydon, CR2 0NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0AG, CR2 0AJ, CR2 0NY, CR2 0AL, CR2 0AT, CR2 0QY, CR2 0NZ, CR2 0AN, CR2 0NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 0NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 36.9% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 36.9% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 56.2% | 51.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 47% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.9% | 62.2% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 79.3% | 67.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 67.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 18.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wettern Close was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Wettern Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Sanderstead and the 236th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 7 Wettern Close, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-04 | £222,532 |
| 1 Wettern Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-06-28 | £495,585 |
| Flat 3 5 Wettern Close, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-14 | £216,384 |
| Flat 4 7 Wettern Close, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-09 | £261,552 |
| Flat 7 9 Wettern Close, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-28 | £183,507 |
CR2 0NT 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,249 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 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Junior School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infants' School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead Junior School 29 Purley Oaks Road , Sanderstead CR2 0NW | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croydon and District Education Trust (Cadet) 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon & District Education Trust 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead Tandoori | 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 581 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant | 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 581 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 592 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 677 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club | 106 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 581 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 581 yd | |
| DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods | 31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon | 682 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,036 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 195 yd | |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 319 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 609 yd |
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 623 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 862 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.