Cecil Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3BN 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 Cecil Road, Croydon, CR0 3BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3BG, CR0 3HG, CR0 3HP, CR0 3HJ, CR0 3AZ, CR0 3HQ, CR0 3EZ, CR0 3BJ, CR0 3BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 3BN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.1% of the population 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 | 56.8% | 61.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 10.1% |
| Male | 43.2% | 38.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -10.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 41.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 40.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16% | 15.3% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12.3% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 35.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 15.1% | 5.7% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 21.5% | 20.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 16.6% | 12.5% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 10.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 16.1% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -68.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 41% 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 | 48% | 41% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 29.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 24.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.3% 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 | 48% | 41.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 42.3% | 37.2% | 9.8% | 32.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 4.7% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 2.9% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Road was 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 515th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-02-20 | £355,399 |
| 29 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-20 | £343,697 |
| 37 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2022-03-29 | £374,787 |
| 5 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-26 | £243,390 |
| 15 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-09-06 | £379,828 |
CR0 3BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3BN 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 | 111 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,431 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 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,973 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 | 119 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,846 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 | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 2,033 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 | 2,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,793 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 | 2,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,294 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 | 3,324 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 54 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 198 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 198 yd | |
| China Red | Shop, 3 Purley Way Crescent | 227 yd | |
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 74 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 74 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 317 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 317 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 677 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 883 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 913 yd | |
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 441 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 448 yd |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 1,019 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 | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.