Avondale Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 6JA 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 Avondale Road, South Croydon, CR2 6JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6JE, CR2 6JR, CR2 6AX, CR2 6JJ, CR2 6AE, CR2 6AF, CR2 6JD, CR2 6NA, CR2 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 6JA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 45.1% | 57.3% | 12.2% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 54.9% | 42.7% | -12.2% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 6JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 56.1% | 53.5% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 47.6% | 49.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around CR2 6JA this area, 7.5% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 44.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 78.5% | 50% | -28.5% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 81.7% | 67.3% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 67.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 15.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.6% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.0% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avondale Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 379th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Avondale Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-02-29 | £1,111,957 |
| 2B Avondale Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £752,000 | 2023-11-23 | £761,021 |
| Flat 1 48 Avondale Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-01 | £324,649 |
| 2B Avondale Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-08-31 | £688,865 |
| Flat 6 22 Avondale Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-08-08 | £139,340 |
CR2 6JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,030 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 | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,087 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 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 2,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,427 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 | 4,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,077 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Cafe | 175 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 204 yd | |
| Cantinho Do Nando | 257 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 260 yd | |
| Today's Cafe | 267 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 301 yd | |
| Krunk Burgers | 252 - 254 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 317 yd | |
| Amera Rani | 248 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 534 yd | |
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 554 yd | |
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 886 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 193 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 204 yd | |
| Rehoboth Fried Chicken & Pizza | 255 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 260 yd | |
| SP Charcoal Grill | 261A Brighton Road, South Croydon | 304 yd | |
| CB Sezen | 284 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 403 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 558 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 360 yd | |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 925 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 1,030 yd | |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 1,089 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.