Area Information for Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB

Poppy Lane in Croydon is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Shirley North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Croydon East. This page combines information for the address Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CR9 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.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Croydon
Ward Shirley North
Constituency Croydon East * 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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Shirley North), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB 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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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 34
Semi-Detached 16
Terraced 47
Flat (Purpose-Built) 16
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 115
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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 45
Owned with Mortgage 44
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 18
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 118

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 46
Two People 36
Three People 20
Four People 10
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 116

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Poppy Lane, Croydon consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 69
Other Household 1
Total 116

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 63
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 12
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 116

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Croydon East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 112
Female 130
Total 242

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 14
5-9 7
10-14 13
15-19 16
20-24 10
25-29 16
30-34 20
35-39 15
40-44 12
45-49 7
50-54 24
55-59 20
60-64 20
65-69 9
70-74 16
75-79 12
80-84 7
85+ 5
Total 243

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CR9 8AB 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 85
Married 83
Separated 6
Divorced 26
Widowed 10
Total 210

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 121
Good 83
Fair 28
Bad 9
Very Bad 0
Total 241

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 74
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 37
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 29
Other 4
Total 205

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% white.

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 181
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 22
Chinese 9
Other Asian 7
Black Caribbean 9
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Other 4
Total 242

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 179
European Union 21
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 23
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 240

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 179
10+ Years 44
5-10 Years 9
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 239

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 CR9 8AB.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 204
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 10

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 83
Christian 131
Buddhist 2
Hindu 13
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 8
Total 240

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 72
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 43
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 10
Total 206

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 24
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 128

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 31
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 13
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 13
Total 205

Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB is within the Shirley North policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Poppy Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Shirley North
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to CR9 8AB. 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 CR9 8AB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest railway station is Elmers End, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Elmers End 1.1 miles
Norwood Junction 1.3 miles
Eden Park 1.4 miles
Birkbeck 1.5 miles
Selhurst 1.5 miles
East Croydon 1.6 miles
West Wickham 1.8 miles
Clock House 1.9 miles
West Croydon 2 miles
South Croydon 2.1 miles
Kent House 2.2 miles
Anerley 2.2 miles
Thornton Heath 2.3 miles
Beckenham Junction 2.4 miles
Penge West 2.4 miles
New Beckenham 2.6 miles
Penge East 2.6 miles
Crystal Palace 2.6 miles
Waddon 2.8 miles
Sanderstead 2.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest Overground station is Norwood Junction, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest is Oasis Academy Shirley Park, approximately 530 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (All Through) 530 yards October 2024
Orchard Way Primary School 0.7 miles June 2018
    
Monks Orchard Primary School 0.7 miles January 2023
    
St John's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles January 2016
    
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles March 2022
    
Woodside Primary School 0.8 miles June 2019
    
Oasis Academy Ryelands 0.9 miles April 2017
    
Marian Vian Primary School 1 mile June 2012
    
Harris Primary Academy Benson 1 mile June 2023
    
John Wood School & Nursery 1 mile January 2019
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest is Oasis Academy Shirley Park, approximately 530 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (All Through) 530 yards October 2024
Orchard Park High School 0.8 miles September 2018
    
Oasis Academy Arena 0.8 miles November 2023
    
Coloma Convent Girls' School 0.9 miles November 2021
    
Shirley High School Performing Arts College 0.9 miles November 2022
    
Orion Eden Park 1.1 miles November 2021
    
Ark Blake Academy 1.2 miles February 2023
    
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School 1.4 miles March 2017
    
Harris Aspire Academy 1.5 miles November 2023
    
Harris Academy South Norwood 1.5 miles May 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest is Ashburton Park Medical Centre, approximately 640 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 Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest is Bywood Dental Practice, approximately 840 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 Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest is Shirley Oaks Hospital, approximately < 50 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Poppy Lane, Croydon, CR9 8AB. The nearest is Leadbeater & Harris Opticians, approximately 0.6 miles 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 CR9 8AB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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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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