Lancing Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3EN 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 Lancing Road, Croydon, CR0 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3EL, CR0 3EZ, CR0 3EQ, CR0 3EY, CR0 3EH, CR0 3EP, CR0 3HF, CR0 3HE, CR0 3AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 3EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 42.6% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 40.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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%) 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 | 56.2% | 53.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 21.1% | 26.5% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 35.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 14.3% | 4.5% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 13.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 19.2% | 13.5% | -5.7% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 23.4% | 18.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -62.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 45.1% 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 | 50.9% | 45.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 11.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 26.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.3% 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 | 50.1% | 45.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 32.3% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15% | 7.3% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 7.3% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancing Road was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Lancing Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 349th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Lancing Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2025-03-26 | £407,891 |
| 41A Lancing Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-03-06 | £229,980 |
| 27 Lancing Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-03-08 | £266,584 |
| 29 Lancing Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-02-04 | £390,842 |
| 45 Lancing Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-12-16 | £373,515 |
CR0 3EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3EN 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 3EN 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,335 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 | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,901 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 | 18 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 843 London Road , CR7 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,565 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 | 3,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,467 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 | 466 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nour BBQ Hut | 298 Thornton Road, Croydon | 164 yd | |
| Fat Boys Cafe | 306 Thornton Road, Croydon | 164 yd | |
| Little Beijing | 6 Beddington Terrace, Mitcham Road | 179 yd | |
| China Red | Shop, 3 Purley Way Crescent | 234 yd | |
| Memory Gate Photo Cafe | Croydon House, 1 Peall Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 293 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic's Pizza | 377 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 235 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 387 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 235 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 3 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 470 yd | |
| Huang's Kitchen | 4 The Parade, Mitcham Road | 470 yd | |
| Mitcham Kitchen Caribbean Take Away | 226 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 522 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 744 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 772 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 316 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 336 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 894 yd | |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy MITCHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
| The Gym (Croydon Purley Way) Hesterman Way | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.