Affluence in CR2 8AR
How CR2 8AR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Forestdale
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,448 (2024)
CR2 8ARSouth Croydon
How well off CR2 8AR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR2 8AR 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
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment8.0
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 CR2 8AR area is broadly in line with that, at 51.7%. 13% are retired and 10.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR2 8AR area is well below that, at 19.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR2 8AR area is below that, at 28%. 23% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR2 8AR sits in (Forestdale): about 1,448 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.