Greenside Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3PL 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 Greenside Road, Croydon, CR0 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3PS, CR0 3PP, CR0 3PR, CR0 3PG, CR0 3AW, CR0 3PB, CR0 3PD, CR0 3PY, CR0 3PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 3PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 43.6% | 45.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 39.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 50.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.1% | 20.1% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 36.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 18.1% | 2.7% | -15.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.7% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 14.5% | 15.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 12% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 21.8% | 27.7% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -53.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 44.6% 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 | 53.8% | 44.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 23.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.7% 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 | 53.5% | 44.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 34.7% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 2.1% | -8.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 6.6% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.2% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.2% | 37.2% | -30.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 9.6% | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenside Road was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenside Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 373rd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Greenside Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,130 | 2025-02-14 | £263,444 |
| 30 Greenside Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-11-24 | £199,126 |
| 24 Greenside Road, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-07 | £400,433 |
| 46 Greenside Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2023-05-22 | £266,025 |
| 30 Greenside Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-10-24 | £190,450 |
CR0 3PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3PL 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,441 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 | 1,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,387 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 | 3,756 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 | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Span Centre 10 Tavistock Road , CR0 2AL | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayday Cafe | 355 London Road, Croydon | 107 yd | |
| Taste Of Kerala | 305 London Road, Croydon | 158 yd | |
| Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant Pvt | 337 London Road, Croydon | 158 yd | |
| ASKI | 299 London Road, Croydon | 229 yd | |
| Real Taste Of India | 466 London Road, Croydon | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 367 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotti Mama | 341 London Road, Croydon | 145 yd | |
| Hungry Corner | 311 London Road, Croydon | 180 yd | |
| Fresh And Tasty | 476 London Road, Croydon | 251 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 287 London Road, Croydon | 263 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 332 London Road, Croydon | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 110 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 496 yd | |
| Gucio Delicatessen | 222B London Road, Croydon | 599 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 620 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Booker Cash And Carry, 2-8 Newman Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 411 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 872 yd | |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.