Braemar Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0QB 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 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0NF, CR2 0NB, CR2 0QE, CR2 6EW, CR2 0RY, CR2 0QH, CR2 6XH, CR2 6AQ, CR8 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0QB, 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 0QB, 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 0QB 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 Braemar Avenue was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Braemar Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 470th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood House, 96 - 98 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-10-25 | £552,471 |
| 110 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-09-07 | £279,620 |
| 62 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-12-17 | £479,652 |
| Flat 4 Kate Court, 112 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2021-12-16 | £148,179 |
| 92 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-09-28 | £445,650 |
| 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 | 1,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,148 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 | 5,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,324 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 | 5,324 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 227 yd | |
| Zen Lounge | Brighton Road, Purley | 354 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Croydon | Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Road | 418 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club | 106 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon | 560 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 462 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 462 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 575 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 364 yd |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 581 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 613 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 789 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 831 yd | |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 888 yd | |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 892 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.