Selsdon Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 7AB 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 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 7AD, CR2 0DA, CR2 0DE, CR2 0BY, CR2 7AA, CR2 0BZ, CR2 0FE, CR2 7AJ, CR2 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 7AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR2 7AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 30.8% | 28.2% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 61.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 52.4% | 58.5% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 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.
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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 56.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 78.3% | 60.4% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 75.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 80.9% | 75.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 20.2% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 1.2% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsdon Road was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selsdon Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 424th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.2%.

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 1 370 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-11-14 | £349,969 |
| Flat 2 370 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-11-04 | £323,485 |
| Flat 3 370 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-07-07 | £243,433 |
| 370 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2015-12-02 | £591,258 |
| 376 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2012-09-27 | £665,606 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,910 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 | 4,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,360 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 | 3,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eats Cafe | 55 Capital Business Centre, 22 Carlton Road | 377 yd | |
| Hunters Lodge | 88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 551 yd | |
| Ingleside Childrens Home | 92 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 551 yd | |
| Cantinho Do Nando | 257 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 608 yd | |
| Today's Cafe | 267 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 791 yd | |
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 814 yd | |
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Fried Chicken & Pizza | 255 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 608 yd | |
| SP Charcoal Grill | 261A Brighton Road, South Croydon | 615 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 193 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 640 yd | |
| CB Sezen | 284 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 727 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 323 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 799 yd | |
| Croham Hurst Golf Club CROHAM ROAD | golf | 928 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Preparatory School) MELVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,056 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.