Florence Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0PP is located in the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0PQ, CR2 0NU, CR2 0NH, CR2 0QD, CR2 0NP, CR2 0QX, CR2 0NG, CR2 0QA, CR2 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.6% | 53.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 CR2 0PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 40.1% | 47.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 38.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 53.4% | 53.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.6% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 5.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 0PP this area, 6.8% 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 6.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 5.5% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 20.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 49.1% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.8% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 70.6% | 52.8% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 80.5% | 74.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 74.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 18.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 0.8% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Road was 98.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.1% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Florence Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Florence Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,900 | 2025-08-18 | £337,761 |
| 16A Florence Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-08-01 | £274,989 |
| 38 Florence Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-06-23 | £254,279 |
| 16B Florence Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-03-04 | £270,673 |
| 38A Florence Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-08-13 | £294,872 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,879 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 | 5,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Junior School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Infants' School Southcote Road , Sanderstead CR2 0EQ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | - not rated | 1,035 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 | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 5,418 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 | 179 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croydon and District Education Trust (Cadet) 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon & District Education Trust 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 135 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 223 yd | |
| Sanderstead Tandoori | 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 230 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant | 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 230 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Croydon | Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Road | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 230 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 230 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 365 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 365 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 485 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 522 yd | |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 639 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 923 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.