Affluence in CR9 5BX
How CR9 5BX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Selsdon
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,543 (2024)
CR9 5BXCroydon
How well off CR9 5BX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the CR9 5BX area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Crime9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 CR9 5BX area is broadly in line with that, at 55.8%. 23.8% are retired and 10.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the CR9 5BX area is above that, at 46.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the CR9 5BX area is well above that, at 48.4%. 11% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood CR9 5BX sits in (Selsdon): about 1,543 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.