Kingswood Way is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8QL 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 Kingswood Way, South Croydon, CR2 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8SX, CR2 8QP, CR2 8SZ, CR2 8TG, CR2 8QQ, CR2 8QH, CR2 8BD, CR2 8SY, CR2 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 8QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CR2 8QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 22.4% | 20.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 68.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 55.3% | 55.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 49.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 74.1% | 72.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 82.4% | 80% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 82.4% | 80.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.6% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.6% | -15.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Way was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingswood Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 101st lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Kingswood Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-06-23 | £654,464 |
| 3 Kingswood Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2021-11-18 | £938,385 |
| 35 Kingswood Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-10-04 | £667,755 |
| 33 Kingswood Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2019-07-18 | £1,006,080 |
| 41 Kingswood Way, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2013-11-05 | £1,139,174 |
CR2 8QL area has a very 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 8QL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR2 8QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,383 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 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtwood Primary School Courtwood Lane , Addington CR0 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 4,176 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 | 833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 633 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 | 733 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 943 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 | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.0% |
| Median download speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.