Copper Close is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 2RF 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copper Close, London, SE19 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2RE, SE19 2RH, SE19 2XB, SE19 2XE, SE19 2RQ, SE19 2RP, SE19 2XA, SE19 2UU, SE19 2UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 56.7% | 53.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 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 2RF this area, 7.8% 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 51.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| White | 61.5% | 62.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 69.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 68.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 19.2% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 4.3% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copper Close was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Copper Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 304th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Copper Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-01-27 | £304,672 |
| 12 Copper Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2011-04-26 | £145,272 |
| 7 Copper Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2004-06-04 | £118,285 |
| 8 Copper Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-05-28 | £325,935 |
| 8 Copper Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2002-08-30 | £326,686 |
SE19 2RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,906 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,086 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 390 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | 107 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 450 yd | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | 99 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 450 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 481 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 508 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 516 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 518 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 732 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 481 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 481 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 481 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 506 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 606 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 814 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 261 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 554 yd | |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 933 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 947 yd | |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,005 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.