Sundown Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0RP 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 Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0RQ, CR2 0HJ, CR2 0HU, CR2 0HF, CR2 0HG, CR2 0HW, CR2 0HP, CR2 0HE, CR2 0JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0RP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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% | 52.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49% | 47.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR2 0RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% 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 | 22.4% | 18.8% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 66.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.6% | 53.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 0RP this area, 6.6% 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.4% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 46.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 85.8% | 77.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 90.6% | 84.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 84.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0.3% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sundown Avenue was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sundown Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 129th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2025-03-11 | £586,326 |
| 10 Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-04-12 | £736,495 |
| 32 Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2017-07-14 | £718,337 |
| 18 Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2015-11-19 | £716,889 |
| 10 Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2015-07-08 | £664,444 |
CR2 0RP 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,320 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 | 5,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 2,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Med Kitchen | 39 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 602 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 602 yd | |
| FILTR | 53 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 738 yd | |
| Mojito | 49 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bamboo | 23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 602 yd | |
| Hardy's Traditional Fish & Chips | 51 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 786 yd | |
| DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods | 31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 460 yd |
| Sanderstead Recreation Ground SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND LIMPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 802 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.