Hamond Close is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 6BZ is located in the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamond Close, South Croydon, CR2 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6WB, CR2 6DP, CR2 6GS, CR2 6DL, CR2 6EP, CR2 6BT, CR2 6DY, CR2 6JZ, CR2 6FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 6BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 37.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 48.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 52.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 31.5% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 43.5% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 11.4% | 1.6% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% 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 | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 10.8% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 57% | 49.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 71.8% | 64.7% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 14.9% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 65% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.8% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 1.4% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamond Close was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamond Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 229th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Hamond Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2025-02-25 | £532,233 |
| 35 Hamond Close, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-19 | £404,798 |
| 31 Hamond Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-01-05 | £516,189 |
| 19 Hamond Close, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-03 | £467,114 |
| 13 Hamond Close, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-09-04 | £411,691 |
CR2 6BZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,945 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 | 5,039 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 | 412 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,987 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 | 5,299 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 | 326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Croydon | Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Road | 679 yd | |
| Zen Lounge | Brighton Road, Purley | 721 yd | |
| Ruchi | 337 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 829 yd | |
| Amigos Burger Lounge | 343 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 829 yd | |
| Ellys Diner | 288 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 618 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 618 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 745 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 829 yd | |
| Perfect Oriental Food | 317 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 382 yd |
| Purley Way Playing Fields IMPERIAL WAY | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Croydon) IMPERIAL WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 765 yd | |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon) COLONNADES COLONNADES PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 962 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.