Addington Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 8YL is located in the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addington Road, South Croydon, CR2 8YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 8LB, CR2 8LH, CR2 8PA, CR2 8ED, CR2 8LD, CR2 8PB, CR2 8RQ, CR2 8LJ, CR2 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR2 8YL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 47.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 8YL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 36.5% | 28.3% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 54.5% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 58% | 41.6% | -16.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 39.2% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 35.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.4% | 58.9% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 85.8% | 76.5% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 76.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.4% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addington Road was 360.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 788.6% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Addington Road has the highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 52nd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-03-31 | £316,124 |
| 174 Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-08-25 | £304,478 |
| 174 Addington Road, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-09-10 | £284,655 |
CR2 8YL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 3,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,459 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 | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 4out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 2out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,342 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 | 4,689 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 | 388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Coombe Road , Lloyd Park CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Centre | 180 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd | |
| The Sir Julian Huxley | 152 - 154 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Goldex Investments Ltd) | 172 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 164 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd | |
| Wa Yang Yang | 160 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Beer Ark Micropub | 186 Addington Road, South Croydon | 36 yd | |
| The Village Club | 151 Addington Road, South Croydon | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yaad Vybz | 174 Addington Road, South Croydon | 2 yd | |
| KFC | 168 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 176 Addington Road, South Croydon | 16 yd | |
| Chicago's Pizza, Kebab Burgers And China Bite | 206B Addington Road, South Croydon | 122 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 220 Addington Road, South Croydon | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 206 Addington Road, South Croydon | 122 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Supermarket, 130 Addington Road | 210 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon Sports Club OLD FARLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 308 yd |
| St John The Divine Church Hall ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL ST JOHNS COMMUNITY HALL UPPER SELSDON ROAD | 364 yd | |
| Selsdon Recreation Ground SELSDON RECREATION GROUND SELSDON RECREATION GROUND WOODLAND GARDENS | grass pitches | 531 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 | 563 yd |
| Selsdon Primary And Nursery School ADDINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Greenvale Primary School SANDPIPER ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.