Vanguard Close is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3RE 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 Vanguard Close, Croydon, CR0 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3SZ, CR0 3RS, CR0 3SU, CR0 3SX, CR0 3SA, CR0 3SD, CR0 3SW, CR0 3RX, CR0 3SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 3RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.5% | 52.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 43.8% | 50.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.6% | 48.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.2% | 23.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 12.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21% 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 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 27% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 24.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 35.7% | 21% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -60.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 68.2% | 52.6% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 12.6% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 52.7% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 33.2% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 4.3% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanguard Close was 803.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.0% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Vanguard Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 14th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Vanguard Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2019-08-09 | £186,130 |
| 25 Vanguard Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-06-27 | £198,484 |
| 6 Vanguard Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-05-26 | £206,603 |
| 10 Vanguard Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-01-25 | £184,775 |
| 25 Vanguard Close, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-12-02 | £220,934 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3RE 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,814 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 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Junior School Chapman Road , CR0 3NX | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 797 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 | 354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,827 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 | 3,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,232 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 | 1,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,428 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 | 4,621 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 | 231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian School 5 Cairo New Road , CR0 1XP | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Old Palace School, Old Palace Road , CR0 1AX | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Span Centre 10 Tavistock Road , CR0 2AL | - not rated | 861 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 | 226 yd | |
| Mazi Restaurant | 81 London Road, Croydon | 276 yd | |
| Joyce's Palace | 63 London Road, Croydon | 283 yd | |
| The Old Fox And Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 1 London Road | 324 yd | |
| Lamar Kebab | 27 London Road, Croydon | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 584 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 696 yd | |
| The Granaries | Overton's Yard, Croydon | 846 yd | |
| Dog And Bull | 24-25 Surrey Street, Croydon | 860 yd | |
| Mr Fox | 34 Surrey Street, Croydon | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 7 London Road, Croydon | 324 yd | |
| Brixton Caribbean Cuisine | 21 London Road, Croydon | 324 yd | |
| Sizzlers Peri Peri | 17 London Road, Croydon | 324 yd | |
| Mei Chinese Takeaway | 11 Derby Road, Croydon | 342 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 London Road, Croydon | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 276 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 324 yd | |
| Gucio Delicatessen | 222B London Road, Croydon | 442 yd | |
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 463 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 77 - 81 North End, Croydon | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 372 yd | |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 781 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.