Area Information for Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD

Summary Back to Top

Station Approach in South Croydon is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Croydon South. This page combines information for the address Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CR2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CR2 0QD.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Croydon
Ward Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
Constituency Croydon South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD:

Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NP
Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NU
Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QA
Florence Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PP
Florence Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PQ
Grange Road, South Croydon, CR2 0NE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CR2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (3 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 3 property sales in Station Approach since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 76
Terraced 32
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 48
Owned with Mortgage 57
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 9
Rent Free 0
Total 117

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 35
Two People 37
Three People 18
Four People 23
Five People 4
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 120

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 34
Family Household 78
Other Household 9
Total 121

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 70
Deprived In One Dimension 32
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 118

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Croydon South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 137
Female 152
Total 289

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 15
5-9 14
10-14 15
15-19 13
20-24 13
25-29 15
30-34 21
35-39 22
40-44 20
45-49 20
50-54 13
55-59 26
60-64 21
65-69 18
70-74 16
75-79 12
80-84 7
85+ 6
Total 287

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR2 0QD does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 88
Married 116
Separated 4
Divorced 20
Widowed 16
Total 244

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 139
Good 103
Fair 40
Bad 6
Very Bad 0
Total 288

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Station Approach and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 51% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 124
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 32
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 10
Total 245

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 60% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 173
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 20
Pakistani 9
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 8
Other Asian 18
Black African 4
Black Caribbean 25
Other Black/African/Caribbean 9
Other 5
Total 289

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 214
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 4
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 27
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 10
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 288

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 214
10+ Years 62
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 289

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CR2 0QD.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 246
Republic of Ireland 6
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 65
Christian 158
Buddhist 3
Hindu 22
Jewish 0
Muslim 12
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 28
Total 289

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 92
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 55
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 9
Total 242

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 49
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 148

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 53
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 59
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 44
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 17
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 16
Total 243

Policing and Crime (78) Back to Top

Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD is within the Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 78 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR2 0QD.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 78 crimes committed near Station Approach
Neighbourhood Team Address Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR2 0QD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CR2 0QD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest railway station is Purley Oaks, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Purley Oaks < 50 yards
Sanderstead 400 yards
Purley 0.9 miles
Riddlesdown 1 mile
South Croydon 1.1 miles
Reedham (London) 1.5 miles
Kenley 1.6 miles
Waddon 1.6 miles
East Croydon 2 miles
West Croydon 2.2 miles
Coulsdon Town 2.3 miles
Wallington 2.4 miles
Whyteleafe 2.7 miles
Coulsdon South 2.7 miles
Upper Warlingham 2.8 miles
Woodmansterne 3.1 miles
Selhurst 3.1 miles
Whyteleafe South 3.1 miles
Carshalton Beeches 3.2 miles
Hackbridge 3.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest Overground station is West Croydon, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest is Purley Oaks Primary School, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Purley Oaks Primary School 780 yards
    
Ridgeway Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) 0.6 miles
    
St Peter's Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 0.8 miles
    
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Aerodrome Primary Academy 1.1 miles
    
Howard Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Heathfield Academy 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest is Harris Academy Purley, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Harris Academy Purley 0.6 miles
    
Thomas More Catholic School 1 mile
    
Croydon Metropolitan College 1.3 miles  
Cambridge Tutors College 1.4 miles  
Coombe Wood School 1.5 miles
    
Wilson's School 1.5 miles
    
Riddlesdown Collegiate 1.5 miles
    
The John Fisher School 1.5 miles
    
Croydon High School 1.6 miles  
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School 1.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest is PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE, approximately 500 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest is Blue Dental Clinic, approximately 320 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest is Purley War Memorial Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road, South Croydon, CR2 0QD. The nearest is Balham Eyecare Centre, approximately 1 mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in CR2 0QD

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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