Woodland Gardens is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8PH is located in the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8PP, CR2 8PD, CR2 8QA, CR2 8NS, CR2 8PF, CR2 8NT, CR2 8QS, CR2 8QB, CR2 8QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 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 8PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 24.1% | 30.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 53.9% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 43.7% | 48% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 39.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 39% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 78.1% | 63.8% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 78.8% | 77.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 77.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 2.4% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Gardens was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Gardens has the 33rd highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 381st lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-03-24 | £388,213 |
| 17B Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2023-01-23 | £781,200 |
| 8 Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2021-09-02 | £544,428 |
| 11 Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2020-12-18 | £635,709 |
| 30 Woodland Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-12-10 | £725,809 |
CR2 8PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 8PH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,697 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 | 1,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,834 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 | 5,067 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 | 205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Cafe | Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road | 487 yd | |
| Selsdon Park Pre-School At Selsdon Community Centre | Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road | 487 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 180 Addington Road, South Croydon | 497 yd | |
| The Sir Julian Huxley | 152 - 154 Addington Road, South Croydon | 497 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Goldex Investments Ltd) | 172 Addington Road, South Croydon | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 497 yd | |
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 494 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 497 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 176 Addington Road, South Croydon | 497 yd | |
| Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite | 206B Addington Road, South Croydon | 499 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 220 Addington Road, South Croydon | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 487 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 206 Addington Road, South Croydon | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 333 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 | 377 yd |
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| St John The Divine Church Hall ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD | 707 yd | |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 773 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 | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.