Overview of CR2 8BS

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Norfolk Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8BS is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8BY, CR2 8BH, CR2 0JT, CR2 8BL, CR2 0LR, CR2 8BE, CR2 0JS, CR2 8BP, CR2 0JQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.3%50.8%3.5% 51.0% -0.2%
Male52.7%49.2%-3.5% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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 8BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.6%20.1%-4.5% 37.9% -17.8%
Married: Opposite sex66.9%70.1%3.2% 44.2% 25.9%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated1.4%0.4%-1.0% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced1.4%1.9%0.5% 9.1% -7.2%
Widowed5.8%7.2%1.4% 6.1% 1.1%

Health

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 (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.3%53.5%0.2% 48.4% 5.1%
Good health37.5%36.3%-1.2% 33.6% 2.7%
Fair health7.7%8%0.3% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health0.9%0.9%0.0% 4.0% -3.1%
Very bad health0.6%1.2%0.6% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 8BS this area, 7.1% 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 47.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.5%7.1%0.6% 18.2% -11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%10.1%-0.1% 9.6% 0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.4%13.9%-4.5% 13.4% 0.5%
Apprenticeship2%4.1%2.1% 5.3% -1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.3%15%2.7% 16.9% -1.9%
Degree or Similar46.1%47.2%1.1% 33.8% 13.4%
Other4.4%2.6%-1.8% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.2%0%-1.2% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.6%3.4%2.8% 3.1% 0.3%
Other Asian0.3%1.2%0.9% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%1.2%0.3% 1.0% 0.2%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%2.1%0.3% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other2.1%0.6%-1.5% 0.8% -0.2%
White91.7%89%-2.7% 81.4% 7.6%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.2%89.6%-5.6% 83.2% 6.4%
European Union1.5%3.7%2.2% 6.1% -2.4%
Africa0.9%3%2.1% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia1.5%1.8%0.3% 5.6% -3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%1.5%0.6% 1.3% 0.2%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94%89.9%-4.1% 83.2% 6.7%
10+ Years0%9.2%9.2% 9.8% -0.6%
5-10 Years0%0.6%0.6% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years6%0%-6.0% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.2% 76.7% 17.5%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held3.1% 13.5% -10.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion33.1% 37.2% -4.1%
Christian61% 46.2% 14.8%
Buddhist1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Hindu1.8% 1.7% 0.1%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered2.1% 6.0% -3.9%

Safety

Is Norfolk Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Avenue was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Norfolk Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 51st 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in CR2 8BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Norfolk Avenue are based on 115 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR2 8BS

Average Price
£834,060
Semi-Detached
£821,271
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£929,980
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norfolk Avenue

Average Price
£769,138
Semi-Detached
£760,351
Terraced
£742,520
Detached
£951,798
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£134,754

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norfolk AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
92 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£757,5002025-01-07 £739,218
98 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£760,0002024-07-05 £774,151
86 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£780,0002023-09-12 £756,413
68 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£710,0002023-08-31 £697,992
70 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£750,0002023-08-08 £737,315
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR2 8BS

Employment

CR2 8BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired95
Full-Time Employee76
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed33
Looking after home or family11
Student (economically inactive)6
Unemployed5
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Construction21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security21
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Human health and social work activities17
Transport and storage11
Other9
Administrative and support service activities7
Information and communication7
Financial and insurance activities6
Manufacturing5
Accommodation and food service activities3
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE
4out of 4 2,765 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY
4out of 4 4,317 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ridgeway Primary School
Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ
3out of 4 634 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Gresham Primary School
Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA
3out of 4 1,173 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ
3out of 4 1,693 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Atwood Primary Academy
Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE
4out of 4 1,833 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Purley Oaks Primary School
Bynes Road , CR2 0PR
3out of 4 1,847 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Honister Heights , CR8 1EX
4out of 4 2,280 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Quest Academy
Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD
3out of 4 2,288 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coombe Wood School
30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY
- not rated 2,419 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Purley
Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT
4out of 4 2,624 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ
3out of 4 3,189 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX
- not rated 3,938 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road , CR9 7AL
3out of 4 4,920 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croydon High School
Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB
- not rated 1,221 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Royal Russell School
Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX
- not rated 1,948 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rutherford School
1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ
- not rated 2,034 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumnor House School
168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA
- not rated 2,412 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Oakwood School
Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD
- not rated 2,460 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Jubilee CafeSelsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road955 yd
Selsdon Park Pre-School At Selsdon Community CentreSelsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road955 yd
El Patio143 Addington Road, South Croydon1,049 yd
Ellie's Kebab/Ye Fish And Chips3C Selsdon Parade, Addington Road1,049 yd
Selsdon Cafe6 Selsdon Parade, Addington Road1,049 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon797 yd
New Bamboo23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon1,058 yd
KFC168 Addington Road, South Croydon1,060 yd
Favourite Fried Chicken176 Addington Road, South Croydon1,060 yd
Yaad Vybz174 Addington Road, South Croydon1,076 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSupermarket, 130 Addington Road955 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St John The Divine Church Hall
ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD
732 yd
Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls
SANDERSTEAD HILL
tennis courts744 yd
Croydon Sports Club
OLD FARLEIGH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts1,090 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed89.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.