Croydon South
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Croydon South covers suburban areas like Purley, Coulsdon, and Sanderstead, known for leafy residential streets and easy access to the Surrey Hills. Purley Way offers retail parks and leisure facilities, while Farthing Downs and Happy Valley provide scenic countryside walks. The area blends commuter convenience with a quieter lifestyle, supported by excellent rail links into central London.
Wards in Croydon South
Croydon South is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Coulsdon Town
- Kenley
- Old Coulsdon
- Park Hill & Whitgift
- Purley & Woodcote
- Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
- Sanderstead
- South Croydon
Croydon South is a constituency that covers these wards in Croydon.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 22,468 | 22.10% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,237 | 6.13% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,239 | 13.02% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,306 | 21.94% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,984 | 18.67% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,437 | 18.13% | 1,070,555 | 12.07% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 54,223 | 53.66% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 8,660 | 8.57% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Other White | 7,472 | 7.40% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| African | 5,164 | 5.11% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 4,408 | 4.36% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 3,424 | 3.39% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Pakistani | 2,650 | 2.62% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,346 | 2.32% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 2,057 | 2.04% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,024 | 2.00% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,012 | 1.99% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 1,632 | 1.62% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Irish | 1,573 | 1.56% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Chinese | 1,249 | 1.24% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 892 | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 595 | 0.59% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 440 | 0.44% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 182 | 0.18% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 37 | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.11% |