Allenby Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0RY is located in the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allenby Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6AU, CR2 6EW, CR2 6EU, CR2 0NA, CR2 0NB, CR2 0NE, CR2 0NF, CR2 6XH, CR2 6AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0RY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 46.4% | 52.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 47.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 0RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 35.3% | 44.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 39.8% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 58.4% | 57.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 11.1% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 41.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 11.6% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.7% | 47.9% | -24.8% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 72.4% 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% | 72.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 72% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 18.7% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 2.5% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allenby Avenue was 216.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 356.9% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allenby Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 123rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Allenby Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-08-25 | £395,347 |
| Flat 8 Tram House, 2 Allenby Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-19 | £300,527 |
| Flat 12 Tram House, 2 Allenby Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-03-11 | £144,990 |
| 19 Allenby Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-28 | £360,335 |
| Flat 8 Tram House, 2 Allenby Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-07-22 | £323,023 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,017 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 | 5,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,817 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 | 3,174 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 | 5,224 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 | 380 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,942 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 | 1,984 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 | 256 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Croydon | Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Road | 282 yd | |
| Zen Lounge | Brighton Road, Purley | 411 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 568 yd | |
| Sanderstead Tandoori | 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 309 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 309 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 543 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 575 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 682 yd | |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 729 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 735 yd | |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 954 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.