Claremont Close is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 9EQ 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 Claremont Close, South Croydon, CR2 9EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 9EP, CR2 9EJ, CR2 9EY, CR2 9EW, CR2 9ER, CR2 9EL, CR2 9DN, CR2 9EN, CR2 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 9EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 33% | 37.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 47% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 21.5% | 11.7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 13.1% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 22.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 31% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.2% | 78.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.6% | 89.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claremont Close was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claremont Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Claremont Close, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-02-25 | £574,382 |
| 26 Claremont Close, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2021-06-15 | £622,022 |
| 11 Claremont Close, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-04-23 | £439,688 |
| 4 Claremont Close, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-03-26 | £549,831 |
| 18 Claremont Close, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-12-04 | £205,170 |
CR2 9EQ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,849 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 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 2out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whyteleafe Primary School Whyteleafe Hill , CR3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,285 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 | 2,272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 3,290 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,768 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 197 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | 324 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd | |
| Panahar | 316 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd | |
| Blossom House | 340 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd | |
| Samsara Indian Restaurant And Bar | 322 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Post Office | Club House, Sports Ground, Trenham Drive | 1,002 yd | |
| Warlingham Rugby Football Club Bar | Warlingham Rugby Football Ground, Limpsfield Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Fried Chicken | 342 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 332 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd | |
| Favourite Charcoal Grill | 328 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon | 549 yd | |
| Hamsey Green Fish Bar | 86b Limpsfield Road | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warlingham School WARLINGHAM SCHOOL WARLINGHAM SCHOOL TITHEPIT SHAW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Hamsey Green Primary School TITHEPIT SHAW LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Trinity Sanderstead Sports And Social Club LIME MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Sanderstead Village Lawn Tennis Club SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD COURT AVENUE | tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Croydon Post Office Social And Athletic Club TRENHAM DRIVE | grass pitches | 997 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.