Sandpiper Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8PR 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 Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, CR2 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8PQ, CR2 8QU, CR2 8QT, CR2 8SU, CR2 8QG, CR2 8PT, CR2 8SW, CR2 8QJ, CR2 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 8PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 55.9% | 54.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR2 8PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 33.7% | 32.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.6% | 52% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 36.3% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.4% | 80.9% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 88.3% | 85.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 85.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 0.9% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandpiper Road was 21.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandpiper Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in New Addington South and the 98th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2023-09-22 | £450,920 |
| 18 Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2017-11-30 | £458,200 |
| 4 Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2016-08-16 | £440,995 |
| 16 Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2016-01-15 | £527,480 |
| 8 Sandpiper Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-12-18 | £465,060 |
CR2 8PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,304 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 | 76 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | - not rated | 927 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forestdale Primary School Pixton Way , CR0 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT | - not rated | 1,949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatwell Cafe | 212A Addington Road, South Croydon | 822 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 226 Addington Road, South Croydon | 824 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 180 Addington Road, South Croydon | 856 yd | |
| The Sir Julian Huxley | 152 - 154 Addington Road, South Croydon | 856 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Goldex Investments Ltd) | 172 Addington Road, South Croydon | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 845 yd | |
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite | 206B Addington Road, South Croydon | 824 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 220 Addington Road, South Croydon | 824 yd | |
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 849 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 856 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 176 Addington Road, South Croydon | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 206 Addington Road, South Croydon | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 75 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 336 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 | 676 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| St John The Divine Church Hall ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD | 1,084 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.