Farnborough Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8HD is located in the Selsdon & Addington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8HF, CR2 8EQ, CR2 8HH, CR2 8AE, CR2 8HL, CR2 8HG, CR2 8AG, CR2 8HE, CR2 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 8HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents 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 | 56.2% | 53.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 46.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR2 8HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 48% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 37.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.5% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 19% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.2% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 28.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 73.4% | 60.2% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 86.7% | 75.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 75.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 21.5% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 1.1% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnborough Avenue was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnborough Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in New Addington South and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-04-03 | £377,964 |
| 38 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-03-13 | £425,271 |
| 48 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2016-03-11 | £379,373 |
| 46 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2014-12-01 | £354,219 |
| 58 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-19 | £352,273 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | 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 | 125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,342 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 | 4,498 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 | 3,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Collegiate Trust At Quest Primary School | Quest Primary School, Farnborough Avenue | 106 yd | |
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 523 yd | |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 543 yd | |
| Addington Palace Golf Club House | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 561 yd | |
| McDermotts Fish & Chips | 5-7 The Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Chinese Cuisine | 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road | 543 yd | |
| Capones Pizza Parlour | 179 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 127 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 222 yd |
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Addington Palace Country Club (Closed) GRAVEL HILL | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Addington Palace Golf Club GRAVEL HILL | golf | 906 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.