Kingsdown Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 6QL is located in the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown 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 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 6QR, CR8 2QB, CR8 2QG, CR2 6QN, CR2 6QH, CR8 2BA, CR2 6DW, CR2 6QS, CR8 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 6QL is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 46.3% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 53.7% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 6QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 33.3% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90%) 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 | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 38.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 34.8% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 56.1% | 58% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 80.4% | 68.6% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 68.6% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 21.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdown Avenue was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.8% lower than the Purley & Woodcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingsdown Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Purley & Woodcote and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-03-21 | £262,890 |
| 97 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-03 | £279,397 |
| 99 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-04-15 | £284,080 |
| 129 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-25 | £231,747 |
| 125 Kingsdown Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-07-19 | £253,966 |
CR2 6QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School 23-25 Woodcote Valley Road , CR8 3AL | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 1,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Lounge | Brighton Road, Purley | 185 yd | |
| The Foyer Coffee Bar | Christ Church, Brighton Road | 593 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 662 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Croydon | Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Road | 682 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club | 106 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 902 yd | |
| Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked And Loaded At The Pear Tree | 908 Brighton Road, Purley | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 907 yd | |
| KFC Purley | 10 - 11 Purley Parade, High Street | 983 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 196 yd |
| Cumnor House School Sports Ground CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS CUMNOR HOUSE SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS PAMPISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Christ Church Hall BRIGHTON ROAD | 568 yd | |
| Thomas More Catholic School Playing Fields Highfield Road | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 737 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Purley Way Playing Fields IMPERIAL WAY | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 968 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.