Rochford Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3AG is located in the Broad Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rochford Way, Croydon, CR0 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3AD, CR0 3AF, CR0 3AB, CR0 3AA, CR0 3AH, CR0 3AJ, CR0 3AE, CR0 3AX, CR0 3GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 3AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CR0 3AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 35.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 52.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 34% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 24.7% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 11.3% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 31.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 16.8% | 5.8% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.5% | 9.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 27.9% | 26.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 24.5% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 25.6% | 26.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 46.5% 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 | 51.7% | 46.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 13.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29% | 27.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.2% 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 | 50.9% | 46.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 38.2% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 28.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4.3% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.1% | 3% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.9% | 37.2% | -27.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 33.4% | 1.7% | 31.7% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochford Way was 112.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rochford Way has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 323rd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2024-02-08 | £347,751 |
| 7 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,545 | 2023-12-21 | £360,208 |
| 11 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-09 | £393,670 |
| 19 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-12-16 | £342,960 |
| 41 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-10-11 | £386,250 |
CR0 3AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
CR0 3AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3AG 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,924 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 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Primary School Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,117 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 | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,557 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 | 2,864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZO Academy of London & Surrey 121 Lombard House , Lombard Business Park CR0 3JP | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 718 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 790 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 790 yd | |
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 800 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 106 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT & K | 702 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 129 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 152 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 443 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 443 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 999 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 255 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.