Limpsfield Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 9EF 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 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 9DL, CR2 9LJ, CR2 9AX, CR2 9DE, CR2 9AQ, CR2 9DZ, CR2 9DU, CR2 9FE, CR2 9DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 9EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.5% | 53.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 9EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 24% | 27% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 55.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 53.3% | 42.7% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 40.4% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 16.1% | 18.1% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 77% | 65.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 86.6% | 83.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 83.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.3% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 0% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limpsfield Road was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Limpsfield Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 15th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-05-20 | £698,764 |
| 172 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £728,250 | 2022-09-29 | £686,236 |
| 152 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-09-26 | £570,096 |
| 168 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-07-20 | £387,422 |
| 126 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-10-18 | £521,492 |
CR2 9EF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,467 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 | 107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 2out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale Primary School Sandpiper Road , Selsdon Vale CR2 8PR | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 3,654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Place Little Angels Pre School | Sanderstead Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road | 433 yd | |
| Mojito | 49 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 710 yd | |
| FILTR | 53 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 757 yd | |
| The Med Kitchen | 39 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 893 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy's Traditional Fish & Chips | 51 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 710 yd | |
| New Bamboo | 23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 893 yd | |
| Charlie's Fried Chicken | 342 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 1,050 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 332 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 1,050 yd | |
| Favourite Charcoal Grill | 328 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sanderstead Sports And Social Club LIME MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Sanderstead Village Lawn Tennis Club SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD COURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Sanderstead Recreation Ground SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND LIMPSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 762 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 | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.6% |
| 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.