Rochford Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3AJ 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 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3AH, CR0 3AE, CR0 3DH, CR0 3AA, CR0 3GT, CR0 3AG, CR0 3GS, CR0 3GR, CR0 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 3AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.4% | 40.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 53.4% | 44.5% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 39.8% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.6% | 16.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 14.3% | 4.9% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.2% 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 | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 12% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 26.7% | 21.5% | -5.2% | 1.6% | 19.9% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -70.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 43.8% 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 | 41.5% | 43.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 11.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32% | 33.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.4% 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 | 41.3% | 43.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 39.4% | 35.7% | 9.8% | 29.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 5.3% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 1.7% | -27.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 10% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 32.4% | 1.7% | 30.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochford Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Broad Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-10 | £425,255 |
| 109 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-22 | £343,340 |
| 63 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-04 | £399,140 |
| 57 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-08-20 | £423,243 |
| 89 Rochford Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-11-15 | £330,641 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3AJ 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,591 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 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sherwood School Abbotts Road , CR4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 582 yd | |
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 635 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 644 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 644 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 106 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 108 yd | |
| AT & K | 702 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 282 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 282 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 282 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 724 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 865 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,037 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,042 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.