Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR2 9HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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	52.3%	49.7%	-2.6%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	47.7%	50.3%	2.6%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

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 9HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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	17.5%	20.9%	3.4%	37.9%	-17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	61.4%	61.1%	-0.3%	44.2%	16.9%
Separated	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.1%	7.9%	1.8%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	13.6%	8.8%	-4.8%	6.1%	2.7%

Health

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	46.3%	48.8%	2.5%	48.4%	0.4%
Good health	32.4%	34.5%	2.1%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	16%	12.3%	-3.7%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	4.6%	3.4%	-1.2%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.9%	16.8%	-2.1%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	11.3%	-5.8%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	12.6%	-6.3%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	3.8%	0.3%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	8.8%	0.9%	16.9%	-8.1%
Degree or Similar	32%	43.3%	11.3%	33.8%	9.5%
Other	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	3.1%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	0.8%	2.6%
White	92.9%	87.3%	-5.6%	81.4%	5.9%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.4% 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	92.2%	88.4%	-3.8%	83.2%	5.2%
European Union	2.1%	4.8%	2.7%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	3.2%	2.4%	-0.8%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.8%	89%	-2.8%	83.2%	5.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.9%	8.9%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Ireland	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Hindu	2.7%	1.7%	1.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Holmwood Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmwood Avenue was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holmwood Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Sanderstead and the 67th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£57,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in CR2 9HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Holmwood Avenue are based on 69 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CR2 9HZ

Average Price
£532,556

Semi-Detached
£559,240

Terraced
£451,856

Detached
£533,205

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holmwood Avenue

Average Price
£575,233

Semi-Detached
£592,949

Terraced
£487,343

Detached
£558,231

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holmwood AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2024-12-16	£492,537
7 Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£528,000	2023-09-14	£508,730
21 Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£452,000	2021-02-16	£472,916
47 Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2021-02-01	£463,254
15 Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£479,000	2019-12-17	£512,264

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CR2 9HZ

Employment

CR2 9HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	11
Information and communication	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE	4out of 4	3,042 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , CR2 9EE	- not rated	349 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Atwood Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EE	3out of 4	349 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA	3out of 4	632 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamsey Green Junior School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AQ	- not rated	1,552 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN	3out of 4	1,633 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE	- not rated	4,790 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG	- not rated	5,288 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX	4out of 4	734 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX	- not rated	734 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB	- not rated	1,573 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB	3out of 4	1,573 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD	- not rated	3,519 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ	- not rated	3,886 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA	- not rated	4,194 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ	- not rated	1,110 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown Secondary School 112 Orchard Road , Sanderstead CR2 9LQ	- not rated	1,231 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD	- not rated	1,270 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beech House Preparatory School 15 Church Way , Sanderstead CR2 0JT	- not rated	1,742 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB	- not rated	2,040 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mojito	49 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon	568 yd
FILTR	53 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon	601 yd
The Med Kitchen	39 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon	703 yd
Costa Coffee	25 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon	703 yd
Play Place Little Angels Pre School	Sanderstead Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road	950 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hardy's Traditional Fish & Chips	51 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon	568 yd
New Bamboo	23 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon	703 yd
King Fish Bar	71B Mitchley Avenue, South Croydon	1,016 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon		546 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sanderstead Recreation Ground SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND LIMPSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	447 yd
Trinity Sanderstead Sports And Social Club LIME MEADOW AVENUE	grass pitches	660 yd
Sanderstead Village Lawn Tennis Club SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB SANDERSTEAD COURT AVENUE	tennis courts	685 yd
Riddlesdown High School DUNMAIL DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	736 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.