Waddon Way is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4HW 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 Waddon Way, Croydon, CR0 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4EL, CR0 4EQ, CR0 4EG, CR0 4EY, CR0 4EZ, CR0 4HS, CR0 4EJ, CR0 4HY, CR0 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR0 4HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.9% | 52.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 41.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 43.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 50.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 20.2% | 17.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 41.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 52.1% | 43.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 72.6% | 61.4% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 14.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 61.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 30.5% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 0.9% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waddon Way was 87.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.9% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waddon Way has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 463rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Waddon Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-11-19 | £453,531 |
| 64 Waddon Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2017-10-23 | £407,559 |
| 54 Waddon Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-05-23 | £379,902 |
| 60 Waddon Way, Croydon, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-11-08 | £364,753 |
| 66 Waddon Way, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-01-08 | £374,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,199 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 | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 47 Propeller Crescent , CR0 4FE | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Primary School Dering Place , CR0 1DT | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 4,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Serenity School 88 - 90 South End , CR0 1DQ | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 30-32 South End , CR0 1DN | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Unit 7C, Colonnades | 410 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 7A, Colonnades | 410 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre | Unit 1, Colonnades | 412 yd | |
| McDonald's | Colonnades, 619 Purley Way | 412 yd | |
| Oxygen Freejumping Trampoline Park | Unit 5B, Colonnades | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways Fish Bar | 9 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 725 yd | |
| Purcha | Wing Yip Business Centre, 544 Purley Way | 745 yd | |
| Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd | 10 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 858 yd | |
| Best Charcoal Grill | 322A Stafford Road, Wallington | 908 yd | |
| Chick'n Lounge | 3 The Parade, Stafford Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 45 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Croydon Hotel Health Club WADDON WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Croydon) COLONNADES COLONNADES PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 408 yd |
| Harris Academy Purley KENDRA HALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Whitgift Sports Centre HALING PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Croydon) IMPERIAL WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 794 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Croydon Bowling Club Ltd NOTTINGHAM ROAD | indoor bowls | 833 yd |
| David Lloyd (Purley) HANNIBAL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Purley Way Playing Fields IMPERIAL WAY | grass pitches | 917 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.