Foxearth Spur is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8EP is located in the Selsdon & Addington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxearth Spur, South Croydon, CR2 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8EF, CR2 8EN, CR2 8EL, CR2 8NB, CR2 8LN, CR2 8EE, CR2 8LT, CR2 8LQ, CR2 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 50.6% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.8% | 49.4% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 27% | 33.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 48.3% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 45.8% | 52.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 32.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.7% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 34.2% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 76.7% | 71.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 82.7% | 79.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 80.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.2% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxearth Spur was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Foxearth Spur has the 27th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 465th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Foxearth Spur, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £526,000 | 2024-07-26 | £535,794 |
| 3 Foxearth Spur, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2018-11-30 | £335,943 |
| 9 Foxearth Spur, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2017-10-06 | £499,862 |
| 7 Foxearth Spur, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2009-11-18 | £455,895 |
| 1 Foxearth Spur, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-10-20 | £691,083 |
CR2 8EP 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,102 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 | 4,217 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 | 849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatwell Cafe | 212A Addington Road, South Croydon | 405 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 226 Addington Road, South Croydon | 422 yd | |
| El Patio | 143 Addington Road, South Croydon | 504 yd | |
| Ellie's Kebab/Ye Fish And Chips | 3C Selsdon Parade, Addington Road | 504 yd | |
| Selsdon Cafe | 6 Selsdon Parade, Addington Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 422 yd | |
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite | 206B Addington Road, South Croydon | 422 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 220 Addington Road, South Croydon | 422 yd | |
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 525 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 539 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 176 Addington Road, South Croydon | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 206 Addington Road, South Croydon | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| St John The Divine Church Hall ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD | 830 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 | 1,061 yd |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.