Cardinal Close is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 9AN is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardinal Close, South Croydon, CR2 9AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 9LG, CR2 9AU, CR2 9LF, CR2 9DT, CR2 9LN, CR2 9EE, CR2 9AG, CR2 9FE, CR2 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 9AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.5% | 52.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 9AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 21.6% | 24.6% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 60.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.2% | 51% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 36.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 78.8% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 91% | 83.3% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 83.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinal Close was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardinal Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 107th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cardinal Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2021-01-11 | £671,995 |
| 1 Cardinal Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-10-04 | £683,529 |
| 9 Cardinal Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2013-12-12 | £792,403 |
| 7 Cardinal Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2007-01-23 | £682,460 |
| 8 Cardinal Close, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2002-07-04 | £781,258 |
CR2 9AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 9AN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CR2 9AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 2out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 5,444 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 | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 3,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojito | 49 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 350 yd | |
| FILTR | 53 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 397 yd | |
| The Med Kitchen | 39 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 531 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 531 yd | |
| Play Place Little Angels Pre School | Sanderstead Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy's Traditional Fish & Chips | 51 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 350 yd | |
| New Bamboo | 23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 303 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead Village Lawn Tennis Club SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD COURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 214 yd |
| Trinity Sanderstead Sports And Social Club LIME MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Sanderstead Recreation Ground SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND LIMPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 440 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.