Affluence in CR0 8EY
How CR0 8EY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Shirley East
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,589 (2024)
CR0 8EYCroydon
How well off CR0 8EY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR0 8EY area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime5.0
- Living environment7.0
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 8EY area is broadly in line with that, at 51.1%. 11.6% are retired and 13.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR0 8EY area is well below that, at 22.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR0 8EY area is below that, at 29.1%. 21.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR0 8EY sits in (Shirley East): about 1,589 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.