Croydon Grove is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3LQ 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 Croydon Grove, Croydon, CR0 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3LR, CR0 3LP, CR0 3LJ, CR0 3TF, CR0 3TE, CR0 3LN, CR0 3LS, CR0 3TG, CR0 3LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 3LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 3LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 21.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 40.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 20.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -13.3% |
| Fair health | 24% | 20.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 7.7% |
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.
In the area around CR0 3LQ this area, 34.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 34.2% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 8.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 25% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.6% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 9.1% | 2.9% | -6.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 40.1% | 44.6% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -36.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 66.1% | 58.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 13.1% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 58.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 31.2% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 1.3% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Grove was 184.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Croydon Grove has the 36th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 155th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Croydon Grove, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-08-16 | £217,882 |
| 5 Croydon Grove, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2017-11-24 | £222,201 |
| 5 Croydon Grove, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2015-06-12 | £215,406 |
| 21 Croydon Grove, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2013-12-18 | £186,100 |
| 5 Croydon Grove, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2012-11-13 | £217,159 |
CR0 3LQ 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.
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Community school | 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 | 519 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosa Kada | 239 - 241 London Road, Croydon | 339 yd | |
| Bloom | 266 London Road, Croydon | 370 yd | |
| Tindli | 5-7 St James's Road, Croydon | 390 yd | |
| Spiceland | 212 London Road, Croydon | 400 yd | |
| Opan Cafe | 204 London Road, Croydon | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 390 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 792 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World | 263 London Road, Croydon | 339 yd | |
| Colombo Express Takeaway | 255 London Road, Croydon | 339 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 243A London Road, Croydon | 342 yd | |
| Mitcham Kitchen Caribbean Take Away | 226 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 363 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 220 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gucio Delicatessen | 222B London Road, Croydon | 394 yd | |
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 510 yd | |
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 510 yd | |
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 571 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 548 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 652 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 670 yd | |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 881 yd | |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 979 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 | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.