Kingsdown Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 6QF 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 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 6QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6QG, CR2 6BL, CR2 6AP, CR2 6BH, CR2 6BF, CR2 6YG, CR2 6BE, CR2 6AN, CR2 6EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR2 6QF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 28.1% | 26% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 59.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 50.9% | 53.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 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.
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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 51.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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 | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 7.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 74.9% | 67.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 67.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 25.6% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 1.3% | -17.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 13.3% | 1.7% | 11.6% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdown Avenue was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsdown Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 134th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 18 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-04 | £108,247 |
| 38 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-08-14 | £530,994 |
| Flat 3 18 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-27 | £174,169 |
| 20 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-02-18 | £860,661 |
| 30 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2020-06-02 | £523,460 |
CR2 6QF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| 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 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,825 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 | 5,019 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 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 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 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,954 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 | 5,077 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 | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,237 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 | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 201 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 432 yd | |
| Ruchi | 337 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 469 yd | |
| Amigos Burger Lounge | 343 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 469 yd | |
| Ellys Diner | 288 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 158 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 373 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 469 yd | |
| Perfect Oriental Food | 317 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 482 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 935 yd | |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Purley Way Playing Fields IMPERIAL WAY | grass pitches | 970 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 | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.