Brighton Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 6EA is located in the South Croydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6EB, CR2 6PR, CR2 6PQ, CR2 6AS, CR2 6PB, CR2 6RD, CR2 6ET, CR2 6AR, CR2 6PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 6EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 65.3% | 55.1% | -10.2% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 34.7% | 44.9% | 10.2% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 6EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 70% | 61.6% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 22.7% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 56.9% | 55% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 13.3% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 8.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 15.2% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 27.7% | 17.5% | 1.0% | 26.7% |
| Other Black | 8.4% | 3.5% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 50.2% | 30.6% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 79.1% | 62.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 62.8% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.2% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.9% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 156.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 285.6% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brighton Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 207th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 21 Brighton Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-10-11 | £410,686 |
| Flat 3 1B Brighton Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-07 | £317,793 |
| 21A Brighton Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-31 | £492,047 |
| International House, 5 Brighton Road, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,675,000 | 2021-07-16 | £2,612,922 |
| 23B Brighton Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-11-03 | £120,783 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,735 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 | 3,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 3,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bay | 32 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 138 yd | |
| Cook Project At Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 167 yd | |
| The Boulevard | 7-8 Ruskin Parade, Selsdon Road | 167 yd | |
| Smash Burger Box At Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 167 yd | |
| South Croydon Conservative Club | 60 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 167 yd | |
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 239 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 281 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 645 yd | |
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Hut | Shop, 8 Ye Market | 158 yd | |
| King Kebab | Shop, 2 Ye Market | 164 yd | |
| The Jalalis | 3 Ye Market, Selsdon Road | 167 yd | |
| Peking Tasty | 9 Ye Market, Selsdon Road | 167 yd | |
| Castella Fish Bar | 11 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 179 yd | |
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 303 yd | |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 406 yd |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 499 yd | |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 721 yd | |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 1,079 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.