Factory Lane is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3RL 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 Factory Lane, Croydon, CR0 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3FB, CR0 3BZ, CR0 3BY, CR0 3RP, CR0 3RU, CR0 3RT, CR0 3RG, CR0 3RN, CR0 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 3RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 48.5% | 52.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 3RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 47.7% | 54% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 32.3% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 64.3% | 58.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 5.7% | 19% | 13.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.6% | 36% | -24.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 7% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 45.4% | 34.3% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 55.5% 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 | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 13% | 8.9% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 12.1% | -8.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.7% | 55.5% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 25.8% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 6.3% | -7.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.1% | 5.8% | -13.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 6.6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Factory Lane was 367.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.4% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Factory Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 52nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Factory Lane, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £67,625,000 | 2024-09-27 | £63,236,569 |
| 56 - 58 Factory Lane, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000,000 | 2023-02-17 | £13,224,674 |
| 20 - 22 Factory Lane, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2021-11-30 | £2,305,876 |
| 33 Factory Lane, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £47,350,000 | 2020-03-30 | £46,142,627 |
| 33 Factory Lane, Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £21,100,000 | 2014-12-17 | £25,581,931 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3RL 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,184 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 | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,793 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 | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary Academy Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Infants' School Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | 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 | 765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,143 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 | 1,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,035 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 | 4,648 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 | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian School 5 Cairo New Road , CR0 1XP | - not rated | 579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 794 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 | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Old Palace School, Old Palace Road , CR0 1AX | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIC Services Group Ltd At Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 65 yd | |
| Enjoy Cafe | 42 Pitlake, Croydon | 440 yd | |
| CroyWall Climbing Centre | 19 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 457 yd | |
| Cafe Maxx | 1 Drury Crescent, Croydon | 490 yd | |
| Unique Cuisine | 2 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 752 yd | |
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 870 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 954 yd | |
| The Granaries | Overton's Yard, Croydon | 969 yd | |
| Dog And Bull | 24-25 Surrey Street, Croydon | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitcham Kitchen Caribbean Take Away | 226 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 220 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Phoenix City Chinese Takeaway | 222 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Famous Peri Peri | 230 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 676 yd | |
| Planet Kebab | 224 Mitcham Road, Croydon | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 65 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, 2 Trafalgar Way | 521 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 674 yd | |
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 687 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 783 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 946 yd | |
| Canterbury Road Recreation Ground CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD RECREATION GROUND CANTERBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 982 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Canterbury Community Centre CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,013 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.