Oakwood Road is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3QS 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 Oakwood Road, Croydon, CR0 3QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3US, CR0 3QW, CR0 3QX, CR0 3ED, CR0 3QU, CR0 3QA, CR0 3EG, CR0 3QD, CR0 3QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 3QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 41.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 43.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 42.5% | 46.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 39.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 14.1% | 16.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 15.8% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 27.8% | 25.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -56.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 60.7% | 56.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 10.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 12.6% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 56% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 31.8% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 2.5% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.4% | 37.2% | -23.8% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Road was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakwood Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 462nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Oakwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-06-22 | £489,958 |
| 18 Oakwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-01-31 | £301,300 |
| 22 Oakwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-06-28 | £326,337 |
| 10 Oakwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2019-08-09 | £297,528 |
| 24 Oakwood Road, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-09-28 | £352,304 |
CR0 3QS 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 3QS 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,543 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 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,402 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,090 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 | 2,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,273 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 | 3,417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NZO Academy of London & Surrey 121 Lombard House , Lombard Business Park CR0 3JP | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,313 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Pentecostal Church | Stanley Road, Croydon | 86 yd | |
| MyTime Croydon | The Hermitage, 17 Dunheved Road South | 239 yd | |
| Real Taste Of India | 466 London Road, Croydon | 321 yd | |
| Dunheved Lodge | 9 Dunheved Road North, Thornton Heath | 386 yd | |
| Mayday Cafe | 355 London Road, Croydon | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 142 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh And Tasty | 476 London Road, Croydon | 321 yd | |
| Rotti Mama | 341 London Road, Croydon | 482 yd | |
| Hungry Corner | 311 London Road, Croydon | 524 yd | |
| Grill Father | 13 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 590 yd | |
| Hustlers Waffles | 1 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 411 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 511 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 575 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 638 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 355 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 392 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 693 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.