Shelford Rise is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 2PX is located in the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelford Rise, London, SE19 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2PU, SE19 2QT, SE19 2PZ, SE19 2PY, SE19 2QP, SE19 2PS, SE19 2QU, SE19 2QA, SE19 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 2PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 SE19 2PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 45.3% | 46.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 39.5% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 1.4% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 51.4% | 63.2% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 27.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE19 2PX this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 71.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.6% | 71.9% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 38.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 80.1% | 79.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 78.9% | 80.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 80.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 2.7% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 14.6% | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelford Rise was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shelford Rise has the 8th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 68th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Shelford Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-10-24 | £631,149 |
| 3 Shelford Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-07-24 | £769,192 |
| 2 Shelford Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-06-30 | £804,338 |
| 8 Shelford Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-04-08 | £579,995 |
| 15 Shelford Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-03-02 | £699,916 |
SE19 2PX 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Infant School Upper Beulah Hill , SE19 3LG | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | - not rated | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Junior School 32 Cypress Road , South Norwood SE25 4AU | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 964 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 467 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 615 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 820 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Home | 201 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 118 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | 107 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 343 yd | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | 99 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 343 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 424 yd | |
| The Triangle | Heshima Family Support Centre, 2 Coxwell Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 399 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 454 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 692 yd | |
| The Sparrowhawk | 2 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 692 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Eat Sushi | 62 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 468 yd | |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 468 yd | |
| Elia The Authentic Greek | 25 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 580 yd | |
| Colairo's Cafe-Deli | 1 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 598 yd | |
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 456 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 670 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 717 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 420 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 467 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 896 yd | |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 1,075 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.