Tavistock Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 2AT is located in the Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 2AB, CR0 2AS, CR0 2GP, CR0 2AL, CR0 2AN, CR0 2EZ, CR0 2FS, CR0 2AW, CR0 2EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 2AT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 36% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 40.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 53.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 28.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.7% | 57.2% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.5% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 25.8% | 28.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 25.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 35.3% | 29.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -52.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.9% | 41.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 11.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.7% | 27.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.8% | 41.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 32.8% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 8.1% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 6.5% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 15.4% | 1.2% | 14.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 15.3% | 1.7% | 13.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 173.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tavistock Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 4 Tavistock Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2025-07-18 | £430,920 |
| Flat 12 4 Tavistock Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-12-18 | £271,759 |
| Flat 33 4 Tavistock Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-10-31 | £299,027 |
| Flat 2 4 Tavistock Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-02 | £300,962 |
| Flat 3 4 Tavistock Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,600 | 2023-09-19 | £303,338 |
CR0 2AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | - not rated | 108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Sydenham Road , CR0 2EW | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | - not rated | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy 98 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BA | - not rated | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Span Centre 10 Tavistock Road , CR0 2AL | - not rated | 121 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Supreme Education AP CSEP, 32-34 Sydenham Road , CR0 2EF | - not rated | 172 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon Primary Independent School 46 Leslie Grove , Cherry Orchard Road CR0 6TG | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug Cafe At Superdrug Head Office | 51 Sydenham Road, Croydon | 194 yd | |
| Coffee Village | 9 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 206 yd | |
| Mr Tinto | Interchange, 81 - 85 Station Road | 276 yd | |
| Two Brothers Cafe | 222 St James's Road, Croydon | 292 yd | |
| OCS Group Ltd At The Home Office | Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford Tavern | 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon | 230 yd | |
| Porter & Sorter | The Porter And Sorter Public House, Billinton Hill | 642 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 653 yd | |
| The Oval Tavern | 131 Oval Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Boxpark Bar Beatbox | Unit 22 - 26, Boxpark Croydon | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donals Chicken | 7 Station Road, Croydon | 456 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 London Road, Croydon | 513 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 16 London Road, Croydon | 513 yd | |
| Elroy's Chicken And Pizza | 47 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 551 yd | |
| KFC | 7 London Road, Croydon | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 2 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 251 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | 6 - 6A Lansdowne Road, Croydon | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 558 yd | |
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 600 yd | |
| Croydon International Food Center | 19 - 23 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tavr Centre SYDENHAM ROAD | 95 yd | |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 104 yd | |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 198 yd | |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 109-117 CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | 593 yd | |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Croydon) STEPHENSON HOUSE STEPHENSON HOUSE CHERRY ORCHARD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 681 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.