Wingate Crescent is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3AN is located in the West Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wingate Crescent, Croydon, CR0 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3AP, CR0 3AX, CR0 3AL, CR0 3AB, CR0 3AF, CR0 3AG, CR0 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 3AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53.3% | 49.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 54.4% | 61.7% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 23.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 40.5% | 44.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 22.1% | 19% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.4% | 13.5% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 31.8% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.7% 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 | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 18% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 15.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 16.2% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 36.5% | 24.7% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -56.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 69.9% | 65.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.1% | 12.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 65.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 27.2% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 1% | -8.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 2.8% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wingate Crescent was 306.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wingate Crescent has the 22nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 71st highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wingate Crescent, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 1999-01-15 | £415,962 |
CR0 3AN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3AN 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 | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 3,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Primary School Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,070 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 | 175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,446 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 | 2,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,141 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 | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 2,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Catering | 119 Beddington Lane, Mitcham | 876 yd | |
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 880 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 106 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 914 yd | |
| Chicken World | 170 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham | 924 yd | |
| Jackietastethedifference | 174 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter | The Mill House, Windmill Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT & K | 702 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 152 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 360 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 671 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 671 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 987 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 1,024 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 1,059 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 | 94.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.