Tilford Avenue is in New Addington, Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 0QS is located in the New Addington North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tilford Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 0TJ, CR0 0QW, CR0 0TD, CR0 0PD, CR0 0TF, CR0 0TW, CR0 0QU, CR0 0PH, CR0 0PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 0QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 53.2% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.8% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CR0 0QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.1% | 58.2% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 23.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 28% | 26.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CR0 0QS this area, 34.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 34.9% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 16% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 13.4% | -9.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.9% | 58.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 74.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 74.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 74.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.6% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.9% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilford Avenue was 85.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the New Addington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilford Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in New Addington North and the 472nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Tilford Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-12-16 | £372,497 |
| 12 Tilford Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-01-29 | £356,136 |
| 2 Tilford Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £331,500 | 2018-03-02 | £373,845 |
| 4 Tilford Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-09-19 | £327,948 |
| 10 Tilford Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-08-11 | £361,596 |
CR0 0QS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 0QS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Academy King Henry's Drive , New Addington CR0 0PH | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey Junior School King Henry's Drive , New Addington CR0 0PH | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey Infant School King Henry's Drive , New Addington CR0 0PA | - not rated | 265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsey Infant and Nursery School King Henrys Drive , New Addington CR0 0PH | - not rated | 313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Dunley Drive , New Addington CR0 0RG | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School Layhams Road , BR4 9HN | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue , New Addington CR0 0AH | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little David's School The Time Bridge Centre , Fieldway CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickham Court School Layhams Road , BR4 9HW | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop-In Centre | 1 Salcot Crescent, Croydon | 734 yd | |
| The Family Centre | Field Way, Croydon | 799 yd | |
| Starburger Cafe | 20 Central Parade, Croydon | 847 yd | |
| Morleys | 6 Central Parade, Croydon | 847 yd | |
| Peri Peri Local | 16 Central Parade, Croydon | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Tavern | Randalls, Wayside | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Inn | 122 Headley Drive, Croydon | 400 yd | |
| The Parade Fish Shop | 3 Central Parade, Croydon | 847 yd | |
| KFC | 28 Central Parade, Croydon | 847 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 1 Wayside, Field Way | 889 yd | |
| Addington Charcoal Grill | 95 Calley Down Crescent, Croydon | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | New Addington Tram Stop, Parkway | 599 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-37 Central Parade, Croydon | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Academy WOLSEY JUNIOR SCHOOL WOLSEY JUNIOR SCHOOL KING HENRY'S DRIVE | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary And Nursery School GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL DUNLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Castle Hill Academy DUNLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| New Addington Leisure Centre CENTRAL PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Rowdown Primary School CALLEY DOWN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Applegarth Academy BYGROVE | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.