Affluence in CR2 8DE
How CR2 8DE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Selsdon
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,604 (2024)
CR2 8DESouth Croydon
How well off CR2 8DE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR2 8DE area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment5.0
- Crime5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Income6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 8DE area is broadly in line with that, at 55.3%. 24.5% are retired and 7.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR2 8DE area is above that, at 39.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR2 8DE area is broadly in line with that, at 37.4%. 13% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR2 8DE sits in (Selsdon): about 1,604 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.