Parsons Mead is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 3SL 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 Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 3RX, CR0 3SU, CR0 3SR, CR0 2RF, CR0 3SW, CR0 3SQ, CR0 3SN, CR0 3SP, CR0 2FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 3SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 34.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 49.1% | 50.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 19.2% | 25% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 37.2% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 15.5% | 3.8% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 21.8% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 32.6% | 22.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 48.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 17.7% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 25.4% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 12.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 6.1% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsons Mead was 357.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.7% higher than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parsons Mead has the 18th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 54th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 167.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Deerhurst Court, 78 Parsons Mead, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-10-11 | £257,824 |
| 3 Parsons Mead, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-03-03 | £268,986 |
| 116 Parsons Mead, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £389,000 | 2021-06-14 | £397,131 |
| 2A Parsons Mead, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2019-01-22 | £142,225 |
| First Floor Flat 14B Parsons Mead, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-07-18 | £203,899 |
CR0 3SL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 3SL 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,791 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 | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Primary School 49 St James Road , CR0 2UR | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon Thomson Crescent , CR0 3JT | - not rated | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Junior School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood Infant School Lodge Road , CR0 2PL | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School Bedford Park , CR0 2AQ | 4out of 4 | 896 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 | 276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,176 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 | 3,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,523 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 | 344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Write Time 14 Willis Road , CR0 2XX | - not rated | 865 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 | 926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 951 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School 109-117 Cherry Orchard Road , CR0 6BE | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazi Restaurant | 81 London Road, Croydon | 113 yd | |
| Joyce's Palace | 63 London Road, Croydon | 122 yd | |
| Bakhan Restaurant | 72 London Road, Croydon | 177 yd | |
| The Old Fox And Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 1 London Road | 186 yd | |
| Lamar Kebab | 27 London Road, Croydon | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Green Tavern | 296 London Road, Croydon | 534 yd | |
| Bishops Wine Bar | 1129 Whitgift Centre, Croydon | 625 yd | |
| The Bedford Tavern | 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon | 828 yd | |
| The Granaries | Overton's Yard, Croydon | 834 yd | |
| The George | The George Public House, George Street | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 7 London Road, Croydon | 186 yd | |
| Brixton Caribbean Cuisine | 21 London Road, Croydon | 186 yd | |
| Sizzlers Peri Peri | 17 London Road, Croydon | 186 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 30 London Road, Croydon | 216 yd | |
| Selekt Chicken | 16 London Road, Croydon | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Superstore | Supermarket, 99 - 101 London Road | 113 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 9 - 11 London Road | 186 yd | |
| Gucio Delicatessen | 222B London Road, Croydon | 354 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Saffron Central Square, Croydon | 486 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 77 - 81 North End, Croydon | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London West Croydon) 99-101 99-101 London Road | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon LONDON ROAD | 212 yd | |
| Bedford Hall BEDFORD HALL 72-74 BEDFORD HALL 72-74 WELLESLEY ROAD | 517 yd | |
| Profiles For Women (Croydon) (Closed) North End | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| St. Mary'S Catholic High School WOBURN ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Solutions Health And Fitness Club EMERALD HOUSE EMERALD HOUSE LANSDOWNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Tavr Centre SYDENHAM ROAD | 802 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon Central) SURREY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 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 | 90.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.1% |
| 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.