Stapleton Gardens is in Waddon, Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4DS 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 Stapleton Gardens, Waddon, Croydon, CR0 4DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4DU, CR0 4EH, CR0 4DY, CR0 4EF, CR0 4DJ, CR0 4ED, CR0 4DX, CR0 4DF, CR0 4DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR0 4DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 39.2% | 46.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 37.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 49.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 33% | 22.1% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 30.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 48.9% | 37.7% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 71.3% | 66.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 6.5% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 66.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.5% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleton Gardens was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.7% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stapleton Gardens has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 325th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% 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 Stapleton Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2025-01-23 | £456,705 |
| 3 Stapleton Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-11-06 | £314,870 |
| 12 Stapleton Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2021-09-27 | £405,438 |
| 23 Stapleton Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-02-26 | £457,636 |
| 23 Stapleton Gardens, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-05-21 | £296,007 |
The percentage of student residents living in CR0 4DS 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 | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,070 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 | 3,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,344 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 Purley Way 47 Propeller Crescent , CR0 4FE | 4out of 4 | 144 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Junior School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,491 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 | 1,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,131 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 | 4,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddon Cafe | 445 Purley Way, Croydon | 267 yd | |
| Tai Tung Restaurant | Unit 1 - 1A, Wing Yip Business Centre | 286 yd | |
| Choja Sushi | Unit 5B, Wing Yip Business Centre | 334 yd | |
| Ozzie's Cafe | 322 Stafford Road, Wallington | 506 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Drive Through Restaurant, 415 Purley Way | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 9 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 132 yd | |
| Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd | 10 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 275 yd | |
| Purcha | Wing Yip Business Centre, 544 Purley Way | 335 yd | |
| Best Charcoal Grill | 322A Stafford Road, Wallington | 509 yd | |
| Chick'n Lounge | 3 The Parade, Stafford Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Hilton Croydon Hotel Health Club WADDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon) COLONNADES COLONNADES PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| David Lloyd (Purley) HANNIBAL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 903 yd | |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 939 yd |
| Powerleague (Croydon) Pavilion Pavilion Hannibal Way | artificial grass pitch | 963 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.