Affluence in CR0 8BD
How CR0 8BD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shirley West
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,635 (2024)
CR0 8BDCroydon
How well off CR0 8BD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR0 8BD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Crime7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Health and disability10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the CR0 8BD area is broadly in line with that, at 62.2%. 23.1% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR0 8BD area is above that, at 42.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR0 8BD area is above that, at 41.8%. 12.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR0 8BD sits in (Shirley West): about 1,635 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.