Canterbury Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3PU 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 Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3PY, CR0 3QE, CR0 3QA, CR0 3QT, CR0 3PR, CR0 3PW, CR0 3PZ, CR0 3PS, CR0 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 3PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 53.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 44.2% | 46.8% | 2.6% | 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.
In the immediate area around CR0 3PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 50.2% | 48.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 34.9% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 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 | 18.4% | 26.8% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 12% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 33.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.8% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.4% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 17% | 13.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 17.2% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 16.2% |
| Other Black | 10.7% | 5.4% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 28.1% | 22.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -59.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 62.5% | 51.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 10.4% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 51.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 30% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 3.6% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Road was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canterbury Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 286th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-05-17 | £455,983 |
| 42 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2023-05-17 | £344,743 |
| Flat 6 50 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-19 | £236,466 |
| Flat 7 50 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-12-19 | £236,466 |
| Flat 4 50 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-29 | £236,466 |
CR0 3PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3PU 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,922 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 | 1,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,538 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 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 849 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 | 1,182 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,111 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 | 3,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,962 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 | 350 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Pentecostal Church | Stanley Road, Croydon | 91 yd | |
| Real Taste Of India | 466 London Road, Croydon | 222 yd | |
| Mayday Cafe | 355 London Road, Croydon | 255 yd | |
| Taste Of Kerala | 305 London Road, Croydon | 334 yd | |
| Indo Ceylon Spice Restaurant Pvt | 337 London Road, Croydon | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 214 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh And Tasty | 476 London Road, Croydon | 222 yd | |
| Rotti Mama | 341 London Road, Croydon | 317 yd | |
| Hungry Corner | 311 London Road, Croydon | 359 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway | 287 London Road, Croydon | 448 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 332 London Road, Croydon | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 250 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 463 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 623 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 736 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 349 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 808 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 1,058 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.