Herondale is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8SN is located in the Selsdon & Addington Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herondale, South Croydon, CR2 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8SB, CR2 8SD, CR0 9LT, CR2 8SJ, CR0 9LS, CR2 8SA, CR2 8JA, CR2 8SH, CR2 8SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 8SN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 8SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 25.8% | 22.3% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 61.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 39.5% | 41.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 41.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 15.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 29.3% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 84.8% | 78.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 88.9% | 79.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 80.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.3% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herondale was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herondale has the 12th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in New Addington South and the 208th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Herondale, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-07-08 | £482,308 |
| 7 Herondale, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2021-10-28 | £435,063 |
| 1 Herondale, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-06-30 | £442,943 |
| 2 Herondale, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2021-04-13 | £504,566 |
| 4 Herondale, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-09-21 | £459,245 |
CR2 8SN 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 8SN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,893 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 | 498 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Infant Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 795 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 | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 2,872 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 | 823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,885 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 | 874 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 975 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT | - not rated | 2,172 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 | 727 yd | |
| Eatwell Cafe | 212A Addington Road, South Croydon | 821 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | 226 Addington Road, South Croydon | 840 yd | |
| Planet Spice | 88 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon | 945 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 180 Addington Road, South Croydon | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 890 yd | |
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite | 206B Addington Road, South Croydon | 840 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 220 Addington Road, South Croydon | 840 yd | |
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 950 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 967 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 176 Addington Road, South Croydon | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 206 Addington Road, South Croydon | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre FARNBOROUGH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Monks Hill Sports Centre (Closed) Farnborough Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| John Ruskin College SELSDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,069 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.