Norfolk Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8BW 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 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8BP, CR2 8BH, CR2 8BY, CR2 8BL, CR2 0JU, CR2 8BS, CR2 8BN, CR2 0JR, CR2 8RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8BW 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 20.1% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 70.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 25.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 53.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8BW 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 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 Levels | 18.4% | 13.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 47.2% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.7% | 89% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 95.2% | 89.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 94% | 89.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-12-12 | £755,982 |
| 93 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-12-18 | £760,147 |
| 95 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2012-05-25 | £883,500 |
| 91 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2009-04-02 | £755,756 |
| 71 Norfolk Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2008-11-28 | £588,608 |
CR2 8BW 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 8BW 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 8BW 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%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,184 yd | Further education | 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 | 5,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Cafe | Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road | 837 yd | |
| Selsdon Park Pre-School At Selsdon Community Centre | Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road | 837 yd | |
| The Med Kitchen | 39 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 865 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 865 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 180 Addington Road, South Croydon | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 1,027 yd | |
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bamboo | 23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 865 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 978 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 176 Addington Road, South Croydon | 978 yd | |
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 996 yd | |
| Hardy's Traditional Fish & Chips | 51 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 837 yd | |
| Waitrose | 87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Divine Church Hall ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD | 630 yd | |
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 943 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 | 977 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.