Waddington Way is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 3UB 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 Waddington Way, London, SE19 3UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 3XJ, SE19 3XP, SE19 3UD, SE19 3XW, SE19 3UE, SE19 3XN, SE19 3XH, SE19 3ED, SE19 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 3UB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 29.6% | 38.3% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50.2% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 41% | 51.5% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 34.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 3UB this area, 9.2% 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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 9.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.4% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 51.3% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.1% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 15.9% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 4.4% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 54.6% | 42.6% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 70.3% | 72.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 72.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 23.8% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 0.7% | -20.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waddington Way was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waddington Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 30th 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 21.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Waddington Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £596,000 | 2018-10-10 | £622,335 |
| 43 Waddington Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2013-07-24 | £644,360 |
| 55 Waddington Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 1999-08-06 | £819,475 |
| 47 Waddington Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 1999-02-25 | £542,738 |
| 41 Waddington Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1996-07-05 | £710,769 |
SE19 3UB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SE19 3UB 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,519 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 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Primary School Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 2out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary School Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | - not rated | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,871 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,863 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 | 2,884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School 147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beulah Spa Harvester | Beulah Spa, 41 Beulah Hill | 320 yd | |
| Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club | Downsview Methodist Church, Downsview Road | 372 yd | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 142 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood | 409 yd | |
| First Step Day Nursery | 11 Harold Road, Upper Norwood | 509 yd | |
| The Mozzarella Park | The Chevening Hub, Chevening Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Silver Sea | 165 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath | 602 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 882 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 915 yd | |
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 919 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.