Ashdown Gardens is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 9DR is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashdown Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 9BG, CR2 9DG, CR2 9BJ, CR2 9DJ, CR2 9BU, CR2 9DD, CR2 9DF, CR2 9BW, CR2 9DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 9DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 52.1% | 55.5% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.5% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 34.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 48.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 19.9% | 17.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 30.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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 | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.1% | 72.1% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.5% | 87.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdown Gardens was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashdown Gardens has the 30th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 415th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ashdown Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-01-28 | £659,291 |
| 28 Ashdown Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-06-30 | £673,913 |
| 15 Ashdown Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2016-10-07 | £488,889 |
| 15 Ashdown Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-07-19 | £417,597 |
| 15 Ashdown Gardens, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-07-19 | £349,879 |
CR2 9DR 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 2out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atwood Primary Academy Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham Village Primary School 85 Farleigh Road , CR6 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 3,937 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Branch | 324 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| Panahar | 316 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| Blossom House | 340 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| Samsara Indian Restaurant And Bar | 322 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| N. Joy Bar & Lounge | 318 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Post Office | Club House, Sports Ground, Trenham Drive | 697 yd | |
| Warlingham Rugby Football Club Bar | Warlingham Rugby Football Ground, Limpsfield Road | 811 yd | |
| John Fisher Sports Club | Clubhouse, Sports Ground, Limpsfield Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Fried Chicken | 342 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 332 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| Favourite Charcoal Grill | 328 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 307 yd | |
| Hamsey Green Fish Bar | 86b Limpsfield Road | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamsey Green Primary School TITHEPIT SHAW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Croydon Post Office Social And Athletic Club TRENHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Warlingham School WARLINGHAM SCHOOL WARLINGHAM SCHOOL TITHEPIT SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Warlingham Sports VERDAYNE GARDENS | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Warlingham Rfc LIMPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Trinity Sanderstead Sports And Social Club LIME MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| John Fisher Sports Club LIMPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Sanderstead Village Lawn Tennis Club SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD COURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.