Old Farleigh Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8QH 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 Old Farleigh Road, South Croydon, CR2 8QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8SZ, CR2 8QF, CR2 8QP, CR2 8BD, CR2 8QD, CR2 8SW, CR2 8QL, CR2 8SX, CR2 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46% | 49.2% | 3.2% | 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 8QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% 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 | 27% | 19.9% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 70.3% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 48% | 53.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 42% | 36.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around CR2 8QH this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.4% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 42.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 85.2% | 76.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 88.4% | 83.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 83.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.3% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Farleigh Road was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Farleigh Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 396th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Old Farleigh Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-02-09 | £627,410 |
| 127 Old Farleigh Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2016-06-14 | £620,324 |
CR2 8QH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8QH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR2 8QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,533 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 | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 3,603 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 1,093 yd | |
| Selsdon Park Pre-School At Selsdon Community Centre | Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 715 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 | 758 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 914 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.