Heather Way is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8HN 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 Heather Way, South Croydon, CR2 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8AN, CR2 8HX, CR2 8AP, CR2 8HT, CR2 8AA, CR2 8AJ, CR2 8HJ, CR2 8JE, CR2 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 8HN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.4% of the population 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 | 64.4% | 59.4% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 8.4% |
| Male | 35.6% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -8.4% |
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 8HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 45% | 48.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 28.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 45.6% | 44% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 22% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 30.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 17.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 10.7% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 62.6% | 44.2% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 74.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 78.6% | 75.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 22.1% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 0% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Way was 98.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in New Addington South and the 398th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Heather Way, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-10-16 | £382,167 |
| 28 Heather Way, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2003-06-19 | £412,786 |
| 14 Heather Way, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2002-12-23 | £99,301 |
| 30 Heather Way, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2002-07-19 | £396,082 |
| 3 Heather Way, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2001-08-13 | £371,446 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR2 8HN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,840 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 | - not rated | 430 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Infant Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 620 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 873 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 422 yd | |
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 869 yd | |
| Eatwell Cafe | 212A Addington Road, South Croydon | 874 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 226 Addington Road, South Croydon | 895 yd | |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 928 yd | |
| Addington Palace | Gravel Hill, Croydon | 946 yd | |
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite | 206B Addington Road, South Croydon | 895 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 220 Addington Road, South Croydon | 895 yd | |
| Number One Chinese Cuisine | 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road | 915 yd | |
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 1,016 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 206 Addington Road, South Croydon | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Addington Palace Country Club (Closed) GRAVEL HILL | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.