Birdhurst Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 7EE 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 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 7EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 5SJ, CR0 5SN, CR2 7EA, CR0 5SG, CR0 5SQ, CR2 7EG, CR0 5NJ, CR2 7DY, CR0 5SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR2 7EE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.8% | 37.6% | -12.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 38.2% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 45.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 19.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 8.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 44.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 7% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 62.2% | 45.7% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 53.6% 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 | 66% | 53.6% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 13.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 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 | 65.1% | 53.8% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 23.5% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 4.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birdhurst Road was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birdhurst Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Fairfield and the 501st highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 1 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-02-21 | £209,286 |
| Flat 3A 5 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-01-06 | £202,170 |
| Flat 4 5 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-19 | £269,356 |
| Flat 2 5 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-26 | £169,210 |
| Flat 1 5 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-11 | £222,644 |
CR2 7EE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7EE 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | - not rated | 707 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folly's End Christian School 9 South Park Hill Road , CR2 7DY | - not rated | 179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 376 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst School Ltd 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice N Ice | South Park Hotel, 3 South Park Hill Road | 177 yd | |
| South Croydon Sports Club | Beech Copse, South Croydon | 250 yd | |
| Unicorn House | 16 Campden Road, South Croydon | 389 yd | |
| Tree Tops Tamarind Care | 3 Campden Road, South Croydon | 428 yd | |
| Baptist Church Hall | Croham Baptist Church Hall, Croham Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 610 yd | |
| Whelans | 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon | 708 yd | |
| CR1 | 25-29 South End, Croydon | 864 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre | Crown And Sceptre Public House, 32 Junction Road | 901 yd | |
| Crown And Pepper | 242 High Street, Croydon | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander | 19 Croham Road, South Croydon | 610 yd | |
| Heavenly Cuisine | 25 Croham Road, South Croydon | 610 yd | |
| Turkish Grill And Pizza | 23 Croham Road, South Croydon | 610 yd | |
| Peri Peri Hut | Shop, 8 Ye Market | 693 yd | |
| King Kebab | Shop, 2 Ye Market | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | 40 - 42 South End, Croydon | 870 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Lloyd Park BLOSSOM CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Park Hill Recreation Ground STANHOPE ROAD | tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| St Matthews Church Hall CHICHESTER ROAD | 724 yd | |
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 728 yd | |
| St Peters Hall LEDBURY ROAD | 737 yd | |
| Ruskin House And Club RUSKIN HOUSE RUSKIN HOUSE COOMBE ROAD | 742 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Preparatory School) MELVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Coombe Lodge COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.