Waddon Park Avenue is in Croydon and in Croydon district. CR0 4LW 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 Park Avenue, Croydon, CR0 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR0 4PY, CR0 4LY, CR0 4NT, CR0 4ND, CR0 4LT, CR0 4LZ, CR0 4LS, CR0 4PZ, CR0 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CR0 4LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around CR0 4LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 41.4% | 45.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 40.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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 | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 12.1% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 42.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 57.6% | 49% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 62.7% 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 | 75% | 62.7% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 16.2% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 62.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26.2% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0.3% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waddon Park Avenue was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the Broad Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waddon Park Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Broad Green and the 412th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-14 | £288,763 |
| 69 Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2024-12-03 | £555,334 |
| 47 Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-11-19 | £591,729 |
| 65 Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-08-18 | £542,025 |
| 77B Waddon Park Avenue, Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-03-09 | £285,146 |
CR0 4LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| 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 | 2,680 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 | 3,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,823 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 | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster Nursery and Infant School Warrington Road , CR0 4BH | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Southbridge Place , CR0 4HA | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 47 Propeller Crescent , CR0 4FE | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy Goodwin Road , CR0 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,262 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 | 1,578 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,521 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 | 4,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Community school | 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 | 649 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace of John Whitgift School Old Palace Road , Croydon CR0 1AX | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 36 Pitlake , Croydon CR0 3RA | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 279 High Street , CR0 1QH | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 258 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 352 Purley Way, Croydon | 265 yd | |
| Starbucks | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 452 yd | |
| Unique Cuisine | 2 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 511 yd | |
| CroyWall Climbing Centre | 19 Whitestone Way, Croydon | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | 325 Purley Way, Croydon | 309 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard Public House, 1 Sheldon Street | 974 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Laud Street, Croydon | 1,048 yd | |
| The Granaries | Overton's Yard, Croydon | 1,070 yd | |
| Dog And Bull | 24-25 Surrey Street, Croydon | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Star Chinese Takeaway | 345 Purley Way, Croydon | 232 yd | |
| JA Tasty By Bigz | 405 Purley Way, Croydon | 258 yd | |
| Chang Cheng | 49 Waddon Road, Croydon | 512 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 43 Waddon Road, Croydon | 512 yd | |
| Mint & Curry Leaves Ltd | 10 Central Parade, Denning Avenue | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 413 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Purley Way | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 452 yd | |
| Aldi Food Stores | 330 Purley Way, Croydon | 452 yd | |
| Lidl | 2 Trojan Way, Croydon | 656 yd | |
| Tesco.com | 33 Factory Lane, Croydon | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duppas Hill Recreation Ground OLD SCHOOL PLACE | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Old Town Youth Club CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE CHARLES MAJOR CENTRE DUPPAS HILL TERRACE | 572 yd | |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Wandle Park CORNWALL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 736 yd | |
| Old Palace School Of John Whitgift (Senior Site) OLD PALACE ROAD | swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| C J'S Gym (Closed) 33-35 33-35 Lower Coombe Street | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy GOODWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.