Newark Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 6HQ 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 Newark Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6HR, CR2 6HP, CR2 6HU, CR2 6HN, CR2 6HY, CR2 6EG, CR2 6EH, CR2 6HW, CR2 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 6HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR2 6HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 38.8% | 44.7% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 56.6% | 48.8% | -7.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6HQ this area, 7.8% 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 7.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 16% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 45.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 10.8% | 2.4% | -8.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 72.5% | 61% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 84.4% | 65.6% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 17.2% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 65.6% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 20.7% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.2% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 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 | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newark Road was 110.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.5% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newark Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 202.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Newark Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-05-19 | £410,886 |
| 60 Newark Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-09-07 | £391,749 |
| 40 Newark Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2021-11-17 | £325,561 |
| 44 Newark Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-17 | £393,220 |
| 38 Newark Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2021-03-19 | £394,400 |
CR2 6HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 2,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,835 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 | 4,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community 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 | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,259 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 | 4,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Cafe | 175 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 103 yd | |
| Cantinho Do Nando | 257 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 280 yd | |
| Today's Cafe | 267 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 332 yd | |
| Krunk Burgers | 252 - 254 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 397 yd | |
| Amera Rani | 248 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 374 yd | |
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 661 yd | |
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 722 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 193 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 103 yd | |
| Rehoboth Fried Chicken & Pizza | 255 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 280 yd | |
| SP Charcoal Grill | 261A Brighton Road, South Croydon | 338 yd | |
| CB Sezen | 284 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 504 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 468 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 516 yd | |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 937 yd | |
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 957 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,065 yd |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 264.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.