Cecil Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3BP 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 3BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3BJ, CR0 3HJ, CR0 3HQ, CR0 3BS, CR0 3BR, CR0 3HR, CR0 3BG, CR0 3BW, CR0 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 3BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.6% | 40.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 46.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 43.9% | 51.3% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.1% | 17.7% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 34.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14% 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 | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 16.3% | 24.5% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 21.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 21.9% | 14% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -67.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 50.6% | 41.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.7% | 30.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.9% 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 | 50.1% | 41% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 39.9% | 36.4% | 9.8% | 30.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 6.6% | -24.5% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 25.2% | 1.7% | 23.5% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Road was 162.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cecil Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 184th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-04-29 | £345,000 |
| 111 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-03-12 | £387,901 |
| 105 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-01 | £336,817 |
| 111 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-27 | £351,064 |
| 107 Cecil Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-12-04 | £315,306 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3BP 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,497 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 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,076 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 | 164 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 858 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 | 4,721 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 | 690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,651 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 | 2,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,734 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,157 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 | 3,209 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 | 376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,018 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 | 1,766 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,899 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 195 yd | |
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 225 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 231 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 231 yd | |
| China Red | Shop, 3 Purley Way Crescent | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 171 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 171 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 172 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 172 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 665 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 886 yd | |
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 946 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 587 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 595 yd |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 1,035 yd | |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.