Hurst Way is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 7AP 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 Hurst Way, South Croydon, CR2 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 7AN, CR2 7AJ, CR2 7AG, CR2 7QA, CR2 0DA, CR2 7AT, CR2 7BJ, CR2 7BF, CR2 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 7AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 7AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 35.8% | 30.1% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 53% | 10.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 53.8% | 56.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 7AP this area, 6.5% 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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 8.1% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 58.4% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.8% 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 | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 69.3% | 61.8% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -19.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 78.3% | 73.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 73.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 21.4% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 0.4% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Way was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hurst Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 38th 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Ways Hurst Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £882,000 | 2023-05-19 | £840,759 |
| The Moorings, 24 Hurst Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,082,500 | 2023-03-06 | £988,801 |
| 9 Hurst Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £849,950 | 2020-11-10 | £847,117 |
| 12 Hurst Way, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £707,000 | 2017-07-31 | £775,366 |
| 16 Hurst Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2017-04-24 | £868,406 |
CR2 7AP 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,705 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 | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,153 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 | 3,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 1,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eats Cafe | 55 Capital Business Centre, 22 Carlton Road | 661 yd | |
| Tree Tops Tamarind Care | 3 Campden Road, South Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Casba Med Cuisine At Croham Hurst Golf Club | Croham Hurst Golf Club, Croham Road | 687 yd | |
| Unicorn House | 16 Campden Road, South Croydon | 787 yd | |
| Hunters Lodge | 88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 858 yd | |
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 193 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 832 yd | |
| Rehoboth Fried Chicken & Pizza | 255 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 860 yd | |
| SP Charcoal Grill | 261A Brighton Road, South Croydon | 877 yd | |
| Coriander | 19 Croham Road, South Croydon | 999 yd | |
| Heavenly Cuisine | 25 Croham Road, South Croydon | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 992 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Croham Hurst Golf Club CROHAM ROAD | golf | 664 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Preparatory School) MELVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 837 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 1,069 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.