Addington Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8AX is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8RF, CR2 8RN, CR2 8RA, CR2 8RH, CR2 9FA, CR2 8RE, CR2 9AB, CR2 8RB, CR2 0JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 8AX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 55% | 57.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 45% | 42.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 | 25.6% | 28% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 46% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 18.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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 | 36% | 43.1% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 15.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 18.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.6% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 39.5% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 79.8% | 74.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 84.9% | 86.8% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 86.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 0.7% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Addington Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 378th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 9 Atwood House, 2A Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-31 | £343,326 |
| Flat 23 Atwood House, 2A Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2024-07-03 | £290,382 |
| Flat 6 Atwood House, 2A Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-06-26 | £404,755 |
| Flat 27 Atwood House, 2A Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-06-09 | £444,243 |
| Flat 16 Atwood House, 2A Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-03-23 | £283,469 |
CR2 8AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR2 8AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 3,066 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 | 4,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Med Kitchen | 39 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 464 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 464 yd | |
| FILTR | 53 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 568 yd | |
| Mojito | 49 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 608 yd | |
| Jubilee Cafe | Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bamboo | 23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 464 yd | |
| Hardy's Traditional Fish & Chips | 51 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead Recreation Ground SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND LIMPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| St John The Divine Church Hall ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD | 857 yd | |
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Sanderstead Village Lawn Tennis Club SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD COURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Club At Selsdon Park SELSDON PARK HOTEL AND GOLF COURSE SELSDON PARK HOTEL AND GOLF COURSE ADDINGTON ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Trinity Sanderstead Sports And Social Club LIME MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.