Gordon Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0QN 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 Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0QF, CR2 0QL, CR2 0RD, CR2 0RA, CR2 0QP, CR2 0RG, CR8 1DG, CR8 1HB, CR8 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.7% | 54.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 0QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 44% | 52.2% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 35.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 39.8% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 62.4% | 50.7% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 82.6% | 74% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 74% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Avenue was 118.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.3% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gordon Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 297th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-05-16 | £742,765 |
| 1 Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-11-24 | £560,607 |
| 5 Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-06-05 | £586,159 |
| 5 Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-04-26 | £397,895 |
| 3 Gordon Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2015-02-12 | £754,085 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,819 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 | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haling Manor High School Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croydon and District Education Trust (Cadet) 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon & District Education Trust 33 Purley Downs Road , CR8 1HA | - not rated | 133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanderstead Junior School 29 Purley Oaks Road , Sanderstead CR2 0NW | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Lounge | Brighton Road, Purley | 269 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club | 106 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon | 323 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 470 yd | |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club | 53A Purley Bury Avenue, Purley | 585 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Croydon | Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 737 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 737 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 793 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 793 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 282 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 610 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 648 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 689 yd | |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Purley Bury Tennis Club 53A 53A PURLEY BURY AVENUE | tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 167.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.