Vulcan Way is in New Addington, Croydon and in Croydon district. CR9 0DB is located in the New Addington South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon, CR9 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 0AT, CR0 0AY, CR0 0AE, CR0 0AX, CR0 0AS, CR0 0AA, CR0 0AZ, CR0 9UG, CR0 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR9 0DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 56.3% | 56% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 43.7% | 44% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR9 0DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.3% | 55.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 32% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 29.9% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 27.3% | 23.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 9.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.2% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 19.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 61.1% | 57.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 82.1% | 81.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 8.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 82.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vulcan Way was 170.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% higher than the New Addington South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vulcan Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in New Addington South and the 170th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unichem Plc Vulcan Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,300,000 | 2024-03-11 | £6,058,753 |
| Unichem Plc Vulcan Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2019-12-11 | £6,761,538 |
| Unichem Plc Vulcan Way, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,115,000 | 2017-05-11 | £3,864,407 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR9 0DB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdown Primary School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Junior School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Infants' School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowdown Primary School Calley Down Crescent , New Addington CR0 0EG | - not rated | 417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairchildes Primary School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School Layhams Road , BR4 9HN | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little David's School The Time Bridge Centre , Fieldway CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 3,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gena Gena Caribbean Kitchen | Unit 9, Addington Business Centre | 264 yd | |
| Frank's Cafe | 2 Vulcan Way, Croydon | 266 yd | |
| Calley Down Respite Care Unit | 47A Calley Down Crescent, Croydon | 485 yd | |
| Kaspa's Desserts | 42 Central Parade, Croydon | 861 yd | |
| Cafe Dino | 38 Central Parade, Croydon | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warbank Social Club | Warbank Crescent, Croydon | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Charcoal Grill | 95 Calley Down Crescent, Croydon | 435 yd | |
| JFC Fried Chicken | 141 Milne Park East, Croydon | 722 yd | |
| Milne Park Traditional Fish And Chips | 145 Milne Park East, Croydon | 722 yd | |
| Le Raj Tandoori Nights | 133 Milne Park East, Croydon | 722 yd | |
| Companion Chinese Takeaway | 143 Milne Park East, Croydon | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 34-37 Central Parade, Croydon | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warbank Sports & Social Club LAYHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Rowdown Primary School CALLEY DOWN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Milne Park MILNE PARK EAST | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Meridian High School FAIRCHILDES AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| New Addington Leisure Centre CENTRAL PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 yd |
| Addington Sports Ground 7A KESTON SHOWMANS PARK 7A KESTON SHOWMANS PARK LAYHAMS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.