Pitlake is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3RA is located in the Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3SG, CR0 3SH, CR0 3SD, CR0 3SF, CR0 3SZ, CR0 3RN, CR0 3SJ, CR0 3RS, CR0 3RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 3RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 47.6% | 46.4% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 36.5% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 46.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.5% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.8% | 24.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 31.7% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 10.1% | 5.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 13% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 39.8% | 32.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 63.2% | 50.4% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 13.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 10.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 50.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 4.6% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 22.8% | 6.5% | 16.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitlake was 153.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pitlake has the 47th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 213th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 30 Pitlake, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-03-29 | £267,018 |
| Flat 2 30 Pitlake, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-08-26 | £180,000 |
| 44 Pitlake, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2007-05-03 | £798,080 |
| 42A Pitlake, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-05-03 | £426,880 |
| 30 Pitlake, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2006-02-01 | £289,587 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3RA 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,894 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 | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,062 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 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,441 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 | 3,518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 1,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enjoy Cafe | 42 Pitlake, Croydon | 34 yd | |
| Dera | 5 Derby Road, Croydon | 305 yd | |
| The Old Fox And Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 1 London Road | 340 yd | |
| Lamar Kebab | 27 London Road, Croydon | 340 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | 104 Tamworth Road, Croydon | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 560 yd | |
| The Granaries | Overton's Yard, Croydon | 655 yd | |
| Dog And Bull | 24-25 Surrey Street, Croydon | 671 yd | |
| Mr Fox | 34 Surrey Street, Croydon | 687 yd | |
| Art And Craft CR0 1RJ | 46 Surrey Street, Croydon | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Chinese Takeaway | 11 Derby Road, Croydon | 297 yd | |
| KFC | 7 London Road, Croydon | 340 yd | |
| Brixton Caribbean Cuisine | 21 London Road, Croydon | 340 yd | |
| Sizzlers Peri Peri | 17 London Road, Croydon | 340 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 16 London Road, Croydon | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 340 yd | |
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 376 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 77 - 81 North End, Croydon | 448 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 76-78 Church Street, Croydon | 461 yd | |
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 367 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 482 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 724 yd | |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 821 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 | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 31.3% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.