Farnborough Avenue is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8HF 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 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8HD, CR2 8AE, CR2 8AG, CR2 8HE, CR2 8HL, CR2 8HA, CR2 8HH, CR2 8EQ, CR2 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 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 | 35.5% | 39.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 47.7% | 45.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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 | 19.6% | 14.8% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 35.2% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 11.9% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 70.6% | 51.5% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 83.4% | 75.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 75.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21.7% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 0.7% | -13.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnborough Avenue was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farnborough Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in New Addington South and the 482nd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-12-17 | £376,736 |
| 21 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-08-07 | £398,415 |
| 18 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2018-03-01 | £517,599 |
| 25 Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-12-07 | £426,706 |
| 27A Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2013-10-04 | £364,556 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,126 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 | 172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,426 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 | 4,580 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 | 4,056 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 | 271 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,397 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 | 193 yd | |
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 479 yd | |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 513 yd | |
| Addington Palace Golf Club House | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 620 yd | |
| McDermotts Fish & Chips | 5-7 The Forestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Palace | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Chinese Cuisine | 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road | 513 yd | |
| Capones Pizza Parlour | 179 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Addington Palace Country Club (Closed) GRAVEL HILL | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Addington Palace Golf Club GRAVEL HILL | golf | 952 yd |
| Addington Court Golf Club FEATHERBED LANE | golf | 1,066 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.