Castlemaine Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 7HU 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 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 7HH, CR2 7HS, CR2 7HP, CR2 7HN, CR2 7HZ, CR2 7HF, CR2 7HR, CR2 7HG, CR2 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 48.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 34.9% | 35.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 44.8% | 46.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.5% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 18.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 52.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 62.1% | 56.2% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 69.1% | 71% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 70.6% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 25.1% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 1.5% | -22.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 15% | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlemaine Avenue was 82.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.5% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castlemaine Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 500th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2016-12-20 | £1,466,558 |
| 17 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2014-11-21 | £954,397 |
| 41 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,045,000 | 2014-10-17 | £1,382,544 |
| 17 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2014-10-01 | £714,425 |
| 3 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2013-06-28 | £1,189,898 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,396 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 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,330 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 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 50-58 Haling Road , CR2 6HS | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Junior School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Infant School Stanhope Road , CR0 5NS | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Academy 7 Aberdeen Road , CR0 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 613 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,460 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 | 2,962 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 | 326 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 | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Cambridge Tutors College Water Tower Hill , CR0 5SX | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cressey College Coombe Cliff , Coombe Road CR0 5SP | - not rated | 939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn House | 16 Campden Road, South Croydon | 245 yd | |
| Tree Tops Tamarind Care | 3 Campden Road, South Croydon | 294 yd | |
| Voyage Care | 82 Coombe Road, Croydon | 308 yd | |
| South Croydon Sports Club | Beech Copse, South Croydon | 403 yd | |
| Casba Med Cuisine At Croham Hurst Golf Club | Croham Hurst Golf Club, Croham Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croham Arms | Croham Arms, Croham Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander | 19 Croham Road, South Croydon | 1,018 yd | |
| Heavenly Cuisine | 25 Croham Road, South Croydon | 1,018 yd | |
| Turkish Grill And Pizza | 23 Croham Road, South Croydon | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Preparatory School) MELVILLE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE CROHAM MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| South Croydon Sports Club BEECH COPSE | tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Lloyd Park BLOSSOM CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Coombe Lodge COOMBE ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Croham Hurst Golf Club CROHAM ROAD | golf | 603 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons Ce High School SELBORNE ROAD | 972 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.