Stanley Grove is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3QU 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 Stanley Grove, Croydon, CR0 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3QW, CR0 3QX, CR0 3QS, CR0 3QA, CR0 3QD, CR0 3US, CR7 6AS, CR0 3QE, CR0 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 3QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 54.4% | 53.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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% | 37% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 39% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 11% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 7.5% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 36.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 38.9% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around CR0 3QU this area, 30.1% 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 | 22.2% | 30.1% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 29.5% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 17.1% | 0% | -17.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.9% 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 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 11.2% | -6.9% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 2.1% | -6.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 21.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 32.4% | 28.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -52.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 53.9% | 50.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.5% | 21.1% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 15.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 50.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 32.1% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 4.7% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 4.7% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 10% | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Grove was 130.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Grove has the 35th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 262nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2C Stanley Grove, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-02-11 | £130,000 |
| 28 Stanley Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2025-09-10 | £375,191 |
| 22 Stanley Grove, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-11-03 | £370,401 |
| 4 Stanley Grove, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2023-10-20 | £233,981 |
| 20 Stanley Grove, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-03-27 | £326,273 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,813 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 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary School Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thornton Primary Academy Rosecourt Road , CR0 3BS | - not rated | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 695 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 | 5,448 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 | 1,240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,639 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 | 2,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,077 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 | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,347 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 | 3,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 476 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 | 712 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 | 1,125 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arise Academy Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 4out of 4 | 1,232 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 | 108 yd | |
| MyTime Croydon | The Hermitage, 17 Dunheved Road South | 156 yd | |
| Real Taste Of India | 466 London Road, Croydon | 287 yd | |
| Dunheved Lodge | 9 Dunheved Road North, Thornton Heath | 311 yd | |
| Mannys Cafe | 32 Mayday Road, Thornton Heath | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 144 Stanley Road, Croydon | 226 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh And Tasty | 476 London Road, Croydon | 287 yd | |
| Rotti Mama | 341 London Road, Croydon | 495 yd | |
| Grill Father | 13 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 532 yd | |
| Hustlers Waffles | 1 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 532 yd | |
| Hungry Corner | 311 London Road, Croydon | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 369 - 373 London Road, Croydon | 417 yd | |
| M & S Simply Foods At Croydon University Hospital | Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road | 444 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 114 - 116 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 543 yd | |
| Khan Cash And Carry | 50 - 52 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath | 579 yd | |
| Bensham Local | 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath | 623 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 439 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 476 yd |
| West Thornton Community Centre 731-735 731-735 LONDON ROAD | 621 yd | |
| Streatham-Croydon Rfc BRIGSTOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.