West Hill is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0SB 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 West Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0SA, CR2 0AA, CR2 0AE, CR2 0ET, CR2 0EZ, CR2 0BA, CR2 0LG, CR2 0EY, CR2 0BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0SB, 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 | 52.4% | 54.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.7% | -1.9% | 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 vicinity of CR2 0SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 31% | 34.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 52.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 52.4% | 57.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 0SB this area, 9.9% 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 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.7% | 57.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.3% | 71% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 84.8% | 82% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 82% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.1% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Hill was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Hill has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 244th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 West Hill, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-02-14 | £980,328 |
| Flat 12 1 West Hill, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-09-18 | £352,808 |
| 37 West Hill, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2023-09-01 | £945,516 |
| 71 West Hill, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2023-07-31 | £937,164 |
| 7 West Hill, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,577,000 | 2023-03-06 | £1,440,498 |
CR2 0SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR2 0SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,748 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 | 5,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 3,139 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 | 4,694 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 | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 1,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Lodge | 88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 415 yd | |
| Ingleside Childrens Home | 92 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 415 yd | |
| Sanderstead Tandoori | 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 445 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant | 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 445 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods | 31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon | 371 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 445 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 445 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 934 yd | |
| Perfect Oriental Food | 317 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 547 yd | |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 830 yd |
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 1,065 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 1,068 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.