Ringwood Avenue is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3DW 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 Ringwood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 3DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3DF, CR0 3DT, CR0 3DL, CR0 3DB, CR0 3DN, CR0 3DJ, CR0 3DE, CR0 3HR, CR0 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 3DW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 47.9% | 58.3% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30.1% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 20.2% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 16% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 34.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 15.6% | 2.7% | -12.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 24.5% | 25.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 22.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 9.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 18.3% | 17.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 15.6% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 28.6% | 14% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -67.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 39.4% 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 | 47.7% | 39.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.9% | 32.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 26.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.4% 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 | 46.6% | 39.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 34.4% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 9.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 5.8% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 29.6% | 1.7% | 27.9% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringwood Avenue was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ringwood Avenue has the 30th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 406th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Ringwood Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-10-04 | £491,237 |
| 50 Ringwood Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-07-31 | £496,788 |
| 108 Ringwood Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2018-09-14 | £381,340 |
| 86 Ringwood Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-08-16 | £394,894 |
| 102 Ringwood Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-12-15 | £433,752 |
CR0 3DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3DW 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,830 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 | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,417 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 | 505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | 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 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,074 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 | 3,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 869 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 2,200 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 | 351 yd | |
| China Red | Shop, 3 Purley Way Crescent | 470 yd | |
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 478 yd | |
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 484 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 215 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 215 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 294 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 294 yd | |
| Master's Kebab Takeaway | 558 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 501 yd | |
| Holland Bazaar Cash And Carry | Unit 1, Beddington Cross | 691 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 740 yd | |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 900 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 | 121 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.