Glen Gardens is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4BQ is located in the Waddon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glen Gardens, Croydon, CR0 4BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4PZ, CR0 4BP, CR0 4BG, CR0 4AU, CR0 4ND, CR0 4BR, CR0 4NT, CR0 4BN, CR0 4PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 4BQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 4BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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% | 52.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 36.1% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.9% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 57.1% | 63.2% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 74.8% | 53.4% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 24.4% | 19.2% | 6.1% | 18.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 53.7% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 18.7% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 17% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 14.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| 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 | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glen Gardens was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glen Gardens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Broad Green and the 458th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Glen Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-10-14 | £477,888 |
| 2 Glen Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-04-21 | £444,381 |
| 6 Glen Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-06-11 | £457,916 |
| 5 Glen Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-12-10 | £470,307 |
| 1 Glen Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £312,500 | 2005-04-29 | £662,900 |
CR0 4BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CR0 4BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,463 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 | 3,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | - not rated | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Girls' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LY | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 5,260 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 | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Write Time Warrington Road , Opposite Ludford Close CR0 4BH | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria House PRU Southbridge Place , Victoria House CR0 4HA | - not rated | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 670 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon Old Palace School, Old Palace Road , CR0 1AX | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian School 5 Cairo New Road , CR0 1XP | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Drive Through Restaurant, 415 Purley Way | 430 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 352 Purley Way, Croydon | 458 yd | |
| Unique Cuisine | 2 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 636 yd | |
| Starbucks | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 638 yd | |
| Waddon Cafe | 445 Purley Way, Croydon | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 483 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 797 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 868 yd | |
| The Surrey Cricketers | 23 West Street, Croydon | 896 yd | |
| MemoryBox | 80 - 88 High Street, Croydon | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 417 yd | |
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 427 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 427 yd | |
| JA Tasty By Bigz | 405 Purley Way, Croydon | 430 yd | |
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 9 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 551 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 638 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 638 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 828 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 76-78 Church Street, Croydon | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 411 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 905 yd | |
| Eldon Phab Centre DERING PLACE | 911 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Croydon) FRITH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.